Associations to the word «Elastin»

Wiktionary

ELASTIN, noun. (protein) A protein, similar to collagen, found in connective tissue, that has elastic properties.

Dictionary definition

ELASTIN, noun. A fibrous scleroprotein found in elastic tissues such as the walls of arteries.

Wise words

To use the same words is not a sufficient guarantee of understanding; one must use the same words for the same genus of inward experience; ultimately one must have one's experiences in common.
Friedrich Nietzsche