Definition

A type of protein in the blood that carries copper and helps in its storage and transport.

Example

Ceruloplasmin plays a crucial role in copper metabolism in the body.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of ceruloplasmin?

Yeah, isn't it some kind of protein in our blood?

Exactly! It helps transport copper in the body.

That's pretty interesting; I didn't know it had such an important role.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ceruloplasmin is formed from "cerulo-" (from Latin "caeruleus", meaning blue) and "plasma" (from Greek "plasma", meaning something molded or formed). The word refers to a blue copper-containing protein in the blood that plays a role in iron metabolism.

Memory Tip

Think of 'blue' ('cerulo-') and 'something formed' ('plasma') to remember that ceruloplasmin is a blue protein involved in iron metabolism.

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