Meaning Of The Word Elastin

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What's The Definition Of Elastin?

elastin in American English
a yellow, fibrous protein that is the basic constituent of elastic connective tissue, as in a lung or artery
noun: a protein constituting the basic substance of elastic tissue

elastin in British English
noun: a fibrous scleroprotein constituting the major part of elastic tissue, such as the walls of arteries

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