Elastin
Definition of Elastin
E`las´tin
n.
1.
(Physiol. Chem.)
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
.
Related Words
albuminoid
,
elastic
tissue
,
scleroprotein
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