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lutein

Syllabification: (lu·te·in)
Pronunciation: /ˈlo͞otēən, ˈlo͞oˌtēn/
Definition of lutein

noun

Biochemistry
  • a deep yellow pigment of the xanthophyll class, found in the leaves of plants, in egg yolk, and in the corpus luteum.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Latin luteum 'yolk of egg' (neuter of luteus 'yellow') + -in1

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