Definition of Albuminoid

1. Noun. A simple protein found in horny and cartilaginous tissues and in the lens of the eye.

Exact synonyms: Scleroprotein
Specialized synonyms: Collagen, Elastin, Gelatin, Gelatine, Chondrin, Ceratin, Keratin
Generic synonyms: Simple Protein

Definition of Albuminoid

1. a. Resembling albumin.

Medical Definition of Albuminoid

1. Resembling albumin. One of a class of organic principles (called also proteids) which form the main part of organised tissues. Origin: L. Albumen. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Albuminoid

albumen
albumens
albumin
albumin
albumin-globulin ratio
albuminate
albuminaturia
albuminiferous
albuminin
albuminiparous
albuminised iron
albuminocholia
albuminocytologic dissociation
albuminogenous
albuminoid (current term)
albuminoid (current term)
albuminoidal
albuminolysis
albuminoptysis
albuminorrhoea
albuminose
albuminous
albuminous
albuminous cell
albuminous degeneration
albuminous gland
albuminous swelling
albumins
albuminuria
albuminuria

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