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1. (n.) elastin
a protein constituting the basic substance of elastic tissue.
Etymology: (1870–75; elast (ic ) + -in1)
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1. (noun) elastin
a fibrous scleroprotein found in elastic tissues such as the walls of arteries
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1. (noun) ELASTIN
a nitrogenous substance, somewhat resembling albumin, which forms the chemical basis of elastic tissue. It is very insoluble in most fluids, but is gradually dissolved when digested with either pepsin or trypsin
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