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ovovitellin

[oh-voh-vi-tel-in, -vahy-]

noun

Biochemistry.
  1. vitellin.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of ovovitellin1

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