albuminoid
Pronunciation: al-bū′min-oyd
Definition:
- Resembling albumin.
- Any protein.
- A simple type of protein, insoluble in neutral solvents, present in horny and cartilaginous tissues and in the lens of the eye; keratin, elastin, collagen.
Synonym(s): glutinoid, scleroprotein
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Examples: glitazone, GI cocktail, etc.
