albuminoid
[al-bu´mĭ-noid] 1. resembling albumin.
2. an albumin-like substance; the term is sometimes applied to insoluble substances known as scleroproteins.
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al·bu·mi·noid
(al-bū'min-oyd), 1. Resembling albumin.
2. Any protein.
3. A simple type of protein, insoluble in neutral solvents, present in horny and cartilaginous tissues and in the lens of the eye; for example, keratin, elastin, collagen. Synonym(s):
glutinoid,
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albuminoid
(ăl-byo͞o′mə-noid′)adj. also
albuminoidal (-byo͞o′mə-noid′l) Composed of or resembling albumin.
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al·bu·mi·noid
(al-bū'min-oyd) 1. Resembling albumin.
2. Any protein.
3. A simple type of protein, insoluble in neutral solvents, present in horny and cartilaginous tissues and in the lens of the eye; e.g., keratin, elastin, collagen.
Synonym(s):
scleroprotein.
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