How Do You Spell PARAGLOBULIN?

Pronunciation: [pˈaɹəɡlˌɒbjʊlˌɪn] (IPA)

Paraglobulin is a protein found in the blood plasma of humans and other animals. The word is spelled with a prefix "para-" meaning "beside" or "related to" and a root "globulin" meaning a type of protein. The phonetic transcription of this word is /ˌpærəˈɡloʊbjəlɪn/. The reason for this spelling is because the prefix "para-" is pronounced with a short "a" sound and the root "globulin" is pronounced with a long "o" sound. The stress in the word falls on the third syllable, which can be heard by the higher pitch of the "o" in "glo".

PARAGLOBULIN Meaning and Definition

1. A globulin present in the blood-plasma, lymph, and fluid exudates, precipitated by ammonium or magnesium sulphate; it has the formula, C117H182N30SO33+1/2 H2O.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for PARAGLOBULIN

• oaraglobulin
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• paeaglobulin
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• pafaglobulin
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• pa5aglobulin
• pa4aglobulin
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• paraflobulin
• paravlobulin

Etymology of PARAGLOBULIN

The word "paraglobulin" is derived from two roots: "para" and "globulin".

The prefix "para" comes from the Greek word "para", meaning "beside" or "alongside". In scientific terminology, "para" is often used to indicate something that is similar to or related to the concept or item it precedes.

The term "globulin" refers to a group of proteins found in the blood plasma, which are soluble in water and can be separated by their relative molecular weights. The word "globulin" originates from the Latin word "globulus", meaning "small sphere" or "little globe", which refers to the round shape of these proteins.

Therefore, the term "paraglobulin" suggests a substance or protein that is similar or related to globulins.