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

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