scleroprotein 1
noundomain: substance
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
a simple protein found in horny and cartilaginous tissues and in the lens of the eye
Hypernym
simple protein 1
noun
a protein that yields only amino acids when hydrolyzed
EnglishHyponym
collagen 1
noun
a fibrous scleroprotein in bone and cartilage and tendon and other connective tissue; yields gelatin on boiling
elastin 1
noun
a fibrous scleroprotein found in elastic tissues such as the walls of arteries
gelatin 1
noun
a colorless water-soluble glutinous protein obtained from animal tissues such as bone and skin
chondrin 1
noun
a substance that resembles gelatin and is obtained by boiling cartilage in water
keratin 1
noun
a fibrous scleroprotein that occurs in the outer layer of the skin and in horny tissues such as hair, feathers, nails, and hooves
