Ferritin
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| Ferritin | |
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| Term | Ferritin |
| Short definition | ferritin (FAYR-ih-tin) A protein that binds iron and stores it for use by the body. Ferritin is found in cells of the liver, spleen, bone marrow, and other tissues |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
ferritin - (pronounced) (FAYR-ih-tin) A protein that binds iron and stores it for use by the body. Ferritin is found in cells of the liver, spleen, bone marrow, and other tissues
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