Meaning Of The Word Elastin

Real Dictionary

What's the definition of Elastin? Find Elastin meanings, definitions and more at the Real Dictionary online.

Elastin Meaning

Elastin Definition
Elastin Definition

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

More Definitions

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Definitions Of The Day

  • Her ‐ heraldry; refers to a female person or animal…
  • Gary ‐ a masculine name: var. Garry; city in NW Ind…
  • Electric socket ‐ noun: a device on a wall where you can plug electrical…
  • Indian paint fungus ‐ noun: a common woody hoof-shaped fungus, Echinodontium…
  • Butcher's saw ‐ noun: a type of hacksaw used esp. by butchers…
  • Enterolith ‐ noun: an…
  • Agency fee ‐ noun: a fee charged by…
  • Dioxan ‐ noun: a colourless insoluble toxic liquid made…
  • Uncastrated ‐ adjective: not castrated or…
  • Conductivity ‐ the property of conducting or transmitting heat…