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resilin

Syllabification: (res·i·lin)
Pronunciation: /ˈrezələn/

Definition of resilin

noun

Biochemistry
  • an elastic material formed of cross-linked protein chains, found in insect cuticles, especially in the hinges and ligaments of wings.

Origin:

1960s: from Latin resilire 'leap back, recoil' + -in1

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