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pro·tein
 protein
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- pronunciation:
- pro
tin
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer, Word Parts
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noun |
| definition: |
any of a group of complex organic compounds containing nitrogen and composed of chains of amino acids, found in all living organisms and considered essential to all animal life processes.
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| derivation: |
proteinaceous (adj.) |
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