Protein

['prəʊtiːn] or ['protin]

Definition

(noun.) any of a large group of nitrogenous organic compounds that are essential constituents of living cells; consist of polymers of amino acids; essential in the diet of animals for growth and for repair of tissues; can be obtained from meat and eggs and milk and legumes; 'a diet high in protein'.

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Definition

(n.) A body now known as alkali albumin, but originally considered to be the basis of all albuminous substances, whence its name.

Typist: Sam

Definition

n. the first element in any compound: formerly the supposed common radical of the group of bodies which form the most essential articles of food albumen fibrine &c.—n. Prō′tēid a body containing protein: one of several bodies which go to make up the soft tissues of animals and vegetables.

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