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vitellin

Syllabification: (vi·tel·lin)
Pronunciation: /vəˈtelən, vī-/
Definition of vitellin

noun

Biochemistry
  • the chief protein constituent of egg yolk.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from vitellus + -in1

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