Ceruloplasmin

/ˌsɛrjuːˈlɒplæzmɪn/ noun

A blue copper-containing protein found in blood plasma that plays a crucial role in transporting copper throughout the body and preventing iron overload.

From cerulean (blue, referring to the copper content) + plasma + '-in' (protein suffix). Named for its characteristic blue color due to copper atoms bound within the protein structure.

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