albuminoid
[ al-byoo-muh-noid ]
/ ælˈbyu məˌnɔɪd /
noun
any of a class of simple proteins, as keratin, gelatin, or collagen, that are insoluble in all neutral solvents; scleroprotein.
adjective
resembling albumen or albumin.
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Medical definitions for albuminoid
albuminoid
[ ăl-byōō′mə-noid′ ]
n.
A fibrous protein.
scleroprotein
adj.
Composed of or resembling albumin.
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