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Definition of Ferritin

Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026

Ferritin: The major protein concerned with iron storage. The blood ferritin level serves as an indicator of the amount of iron stored in the body, and it can become elevated due to the presence of conditions featuring significant inflammation.

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