CSF albumin
CSF Albumin
CSF Albumin (pronounced as /siː ɛs ɛf ælˈbjuːmɪn/) is a protein found in the Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), which is a clear, colorless body fluid found in the brain and spinal cord.
Etymology
The term "CSF Albumin" is derived from two parts: "CSF" is an abbreviation for "Cerebrospinal Fluid", and "Albumin" is a type of protein that is commonly found in the blood. The term "Albumin" is derived from Latin "albus" meaning white, as it was first isolated from egg whites.
Function
CSF Albumin is used as a diagnostic marker in medicine. An increased level of CSF Albumin can indicate a disruption of the Blood-brain barrier or increased production of the protein in the central nervous system.
Related Terms
- Blood-brain barrier: A semipermeable border that separates the circulating blood from the brain and extracellular fluid in the central nervous system.
- Cerebrospinal fluid: A clear, colorless body fluid found in the brain and spinal cord.
- Albumin: A type of protein that is commonly found in the blood.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on CSF albumin
- Wikipedia's article - CSF albumin
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