PROTEID

Noun

proteid (plural proteids)

(obsolete, biochemistry) A protein.

Synonyms

• (complex biomolecule): protein molecule

Adjective

proteid (not comparable)

Of or pertaining to proteins.

Containing protein.

Anagrams

• diopter, dioptre, peridot, periodt, proetid, protide, pterido-, pteroid, reptoid

Source: Wiktionary


Pro"te*id, n. Etym: [Gr. (Physiol. Chem.)

Definition: One of a class of amorphous nitrogenous principles, containing, as a rule, a small amount of sulphur; an albuminoid, as blood fibrin, casein of milk, etc. Proteids are present in nearly all animal fluids and make up the greater part of animal tissues and organs. They are also important constituents of vegetable tissues. See 2d Note under Food.

– Pro"te*id, a.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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