albuminoid

Noun
  1. A simple protein found in horny and cartilaginous tissues and in the lens of the eye (synset 115051283)
    is a type of: simple protein - a protein that yields only amino acids when hydrolyzed
    subtypes:
    • collagen - a fibrous scleroprotein in bone and cartilage and tendon and other connective tissue; yields gelatin on boiling
    • elastin - a fibrous scleroprotein found in elastic tissues such as the walls of arteries
    • gelatin, gelatine - a colorless water-soluble glutinous protein obtained from animal tissues such as bone and skin
    • chondrin - a substance that resembles gelatin and is obtained by boiling cartilage in water
    • ceratin, keratin - a fibrous scleroprotein that occurs in the outer layer of the skin and in horny tissues such as hair, feathers, nails, and hooves
    same as: scleroprotein

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