orosomucoid
/ˌɔːrə(ʊ)sə(ʊ)ˈmjuːkɔɪd/Biochemistry and Medicine
noun
A plasma glycoprotein that is involved in the maintenance of normal capillary permeability, and that occurs at elevated concentrations in inflammation.
- Also called α1-acid glycoprotein..
Origin
1950s. From ancient Greek ὀρός serum + -o- + mucoid.