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Definition of Ossein

1. n. The organic basis of bone tissue; the residue after removal of the mineral matters from bone by dilute acid; in embryonic tissue, the substance in which the mineral salts are deposited to form bone; -- called also ostein. Chemically it is the same as collagen.

Definition of Ossein

1. a protein substance in bone [n -S]

Medical Definition of Ossein

1. The organic basis of bone tissue; the residue after removal of the mineral matters from bone by dilute acid; in embryonic tissue, the substance in which the mineral salts are deposited to form bone; called also ostein. Chemically it is the same as collagen. Origin: L. Os bone. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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