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ovovitellin

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

noun

Biochemistry.

  1. vitellin.

Etymology

Origin of ovovitellin

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

Example Sentences

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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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