Word
Elastin
How many syllables?
3 Syllables
How it's divided?
e-las-tin
Definition
- n. - A nitrogenous substance, somewhat resembling albumin,
which forms the chemical basis of elastic tissue. It is very insoluble
in most fluids, but is gradually dissolved when digested with either
pepsin or trypsin.
- noun - A fibrous scleroprotein found in elastic tissues such as the walls of arteries
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