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Definition of Volutin
1. Noun. A granular nucleoprotein complex found in the cytoplasm of some bacteria, yeasts and protozoa ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Volutin
1. a granular substance that is common in microorganisms [n -S]
Medical Definition of Volutin
1. A nucleoprotein complex found as cytoplasmic granules in certain bacteria, yeasts, and protozoa (such as trypanosome flagellates) which serves as food reserves. Synonym: volutin granules. (05 Mar 2000)