Albuminoid

adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    of albumin
  2. 2
    like albumen
Noun
  1. 1
    A simple protein of a subclass mainly derived from animal connective or supportive tissue
  2. 2
    a simple protein found in horny and cartilaginous tissues and in the lens of the eye wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

From albumin (from Latin albumen (“egg white”) via French albumine) + -oid. Ultimately from Latin albus (“white”).

Etymology 2

From albumin (from Latin albumen (“egg white”) via French albumine) + -oid. Ultimately from Latin albus (“white”).

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