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Word: Elastin
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late 19th century: from elastic+ -in
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɪˈlastɪn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a protein forming the main constituent of elastic connective tissue, found especially in the dermis of the skin.
Short Definition:protein forming the main constituent of elastic connective tissue
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