Elastin

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A protein, similar to collagen, found in connective tissue, that has elastic properties. countable, uncountable

    "Our stomachs produce an enzyme specifically designed to break down elastin, a type of protein found in meat and nowhere else."

  2. 2
    a fibrous scleroprotein found in elastic tissues such as the walls of arteries wordnet

Synonyms

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hemoglobinprotein

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"Dr. Gregory and his team hope to develop elastin tissue for all kinds of replacements: skin, stomachs, intestines, arteries and eventually entire body parts."

Etymology

From elastic + -in.

Related phrases

connective tissue

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