Globulin (noun)

A type of protein that is a component of blood plasma, responsible for many functions such as clotting, immunity, and transport of hormones and metals.

Origin:

From the latin word "globus" meaning "sphere" and "-ulin" meaning "like".

Examples:

1. The test results showed a high level of globulin in his blood.
2. Globulins are a diverse group of proteins that have many important functions in the body.
3. The globulin fraction of plasma contains many types of proteins, including antibodies.
4. The globulin levels in the blood can indicate certain diseases or conditions.
5. The globulins are separated from other proteins in the blood by a process called electrophoresis.