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Meaning of ALBUMINOID

Pronunciation:  al'byoomu`noyd

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  a simple protein found in horny and cartilaginous tissues and in the lens of the eye
 
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 Synonyms: scleroprotein
 
 See Also: ceratin, chondrin, collagen, elastin, gelatin, gelatine, keratin, simple protein

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Al*bu"mi*noid\, a. [L. albumen + -oid.] (Chem.)
Resembling albumin. -- n. One of a class of organic
principles (called also {proteids}) which form the main part
of organized tissues.
 

 

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