ALBUMINOID

scleroprotein, albuminoid

(noun) a simple protein found in horny and cartilaginous tissues and in the lens of the eye

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

albuminoid (comparative more albuminoid, superlative most albuminoid)

of albumin

like albumen

Noun

albuminoid (plural albuminoids)

A simple protein of a subclass mainly derived from animal connective or supportive tissue

Source: Wiktionary


Al*bu"mi*noid, a. Etym: [L. albumen + -oid.] (Chem.)

Definition: Resembling albumin.

– n.

Definition: One of a class of organic principles (called also proteids) which form the main part of organized tissues. Brunton.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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