ovovitellin

[oh-voh-vi-tel-in, -vahy-] /ˌoʊ voʊ vɪˈtɛl ɪn, -vaɪ-/

noun, Biochemistry.

vitellin.

Origin of ovovitellin

1905-1910

First recorded in 1905-10; ov(i)- + -o- + vitellin

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Casein, or caseinogen of milk and egg yolk (ovovitellin), are the substances richest in this mineral salt.

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The protein of the yolk is chiefly in the form of ovovitellin, while the fats occur as palmitin, olein, and stearin.

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