Definitions for protein
ˈproʊ tin, -ti ɪnpro·tein

Princeton's WordNet(5.00 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

1. proteinnoun

   any of a large group of nitrogenous organic compounds that are essential constituents of living cells; consist of polymers of amino acids; essential in the diet of animals for growth and for repair of tissues; can be obtained from meat and eggs and milk and legumes

   "a diet high in protein"

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1. proteinnoun

   Any of numerous large, complex naturally-produced molecules composed of one or more long chains of amino acids, in which the amino acid groups are held together by peptide bonds.

2. proteinnoun

   One of three major classes of food or source of food energy (4 kcal/gram) abundant in animal-derived foods and some vegetables, such as legumes. see carbohydrate and fat for the other two major classes

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1. Proteinnoun

   a body now known as alkali albumin, but originally considered to be the basis of all albuminous substances, whence its name

   Etymology: [Gr. prw^tos first: cf. prwtei^on the first place.]

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1. Protein

   Proteins are large biological molecules consisting of one or more chains of amino acids. Proteins perform a vast array of functions within living organisms, including catalyzing metabolic reactions, replicating DNA, responding to stimuli, and transporting molecules from one location to another. Proteins differ from one another primarily in their sequence of amino acids, which is dictated by the nucleotide sequence of their genes, and which usually results in folding of the protein into a specific three-dimensional structure that determines its activity. A polypeptide is a single linear polymer chain of amino acids bonded together by peptide bonds between the carboxyl and amino groups of adjacent amino acid residues. The sequence of amino acids in a protein is defined by the sequence of a gene, which is encoded in the genetic code. In general, the genetic code specifies 20 standard amino acids; however, in certain organisms the genetic code can include selenocysteine and—in certain archaea—pyrrolysine. Shortly after or even during synthesis, the residues in a protein are often chemically modified by posttranslational modification, which alters the physical and chemical properties, folding, stability, activity, and ultimately, the function of the proteins. Sometimes proteins have non-peptide groups attached, which can be called prosthetic groups or cofactors. Proteins can also work together to achieve a particular function, and they often associate to form stable protein complexes.

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1. Protein

   prō′tē-in, n. the first element in any compound: formerly the supposed common radical of the group of bodies which form the most essential articles of food, albumen, fibrine, &c.—n. Prō′tēid, a body containing protein: one of several bodies which go to make up the soft tissues of animals and vegetables. [Gr. prōtos, first, suffix -in.]

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1. protein

   A type of matter, molecule or form of food.

   Proteins differ from one another primarily in their sequence of amino acids, which is created by the nucleotide sequence of their genes.

   Submitted by MaryC on September 9, 2015  

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British National Corpus

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   Rank popularity for the word 'protein' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #3371

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   Rank popularity for the word 'protein' in Nouns Frequency: #1090

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1. interop, pointer, pterion, repoint, tropein, tropine

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of protein in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of protein in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of protein in a Sentence

1. Cynthia Sass:

   Because the protein and fiber in beans delay stomach emptying, you feel fuller longer and have a delayed return of hunger.

2. CrossFit:

   Due to the physical intensity of the CrossFit workouts, a critical component of a complementary diet is protein, it provides energy and fuels performance.

3. Tanya Altmann:

   I think there is good research that shows that nutrition is critical for a child's brain and for concentration and learning at school. So whether breakfast is provided at home or at school, as a pediatrician, I do see a difference in kids that get good nutrition in the morning, such as protein, fresh fruit and enough calories, and how they function during the day at school, while adults may be able to focus and concentrate better with poorer nutrition, with kids, they cannot necessarily control that, and they might be more distracted and less able to sit and learn if their basic needs such as sleep and nutrition aren't getting met.

4. Stephen Simpson:

   There is a severe food security risk in the tropics, no species are already activated to temperatures warmer than the tropics, so you could see a real crash in food fish populations. And these are places where coastal nations often have no other protein in the diet other than the fish from coral reefs.

5. Biologist P. B. Medawar:

   The human mind treats a new idea the way the body treats a strange protein; it rejects it.

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