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vitellin
[ vi-tel-in, vahy- ]
noun
, Biochemistry.
- a phosphoprotein in the yolk of eggs.
vitellin
/ vɪˈtɛlɪn /
noun
- biochem a phosphoprotein that is the major protein in egg yolk
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Word History and Origins
Origin of vitellin1
First recorded in 1855–60; vitell(us) + -in 2
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Word History and Origins
Origin of vitellin1
C19: from vitellus + -in
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Example Sentences
Into this special class fall myosin (of the muscles), fibrinogen (of the blood) and vitellin (of egg yolk).
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