English Explanatory Dictionary

elastin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A protein, similar to collagen, found in connective tissue, that has elastic properties.

Word forms

elastin elastins

Etymology

From elastic + -in.

Derived words

elastase elastinase elastinogenesis elastinolysis elastinolytic tropoelastin
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