vitellin

[ vi-tel-in, vahy- ]

noun

, Biochemistry.

1. a phosphoprotein in the yolk of eggs.

vitellin

/ vɪˈtɛlɪn /

noun

1. biochem a phosphoprotein that is the major protein in egg yolk

Word History and Origins

Origin of vitellin¹

First recorded in 1855–60; vitell(us) + -in ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of vitellin¹

C19: from vitellus + -in

Example Sentences

Into this special class fall myosin (of the muscles), fibrinogen (of the blood) and vitellin (of egg yolk).

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