What does ferritin mean?
A protein in the body that stores iron, produced by the liver and spleen, and found in the blood and tissues. It is a key indicator of iron status and is often measured in medical tests.
Example
"The doctor ordered a blood test to check the patient's ferritin levels, which were found to be low due to a lack of iron in their diet."
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