Albumose

noun

1. A class of substances derived from albumins and formed by the enzymatic breakdown of proteins during digestion.
2. A name of derived albumins (see albumin) which result from the albumins proper, as also from the albuminoids and the albuminous radicals of the nucleo-albumins and -proteids, through the action of proteolytic ferments, or on decomposition by means of acids or alkalis.
3. A compound or class of compounds formed from albumin by dilute acids or by an acid solution of pepsin. Used also in combination, as antialbumose, hemialbumose.
4. A substance formed by proteins during digestion
5. Any proteose