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proteid

UK
/ˈprəʊtiːɪd/
US
/ˈproʊtiːd/

Translations

proteidnoun
proteids
pl
UK
/ˈprəʊtiːɪd/
US
/ˈproʊtiːd/
Proteids are essential components of living cells.
Протеиды являются важными компонентами живых клеток.
Synonyms
protein
polypeptide
amino acid chain
proteidadjective
UK
/ˈprəʊ.ti.ɪd/
US
/ˈproʊ.ti.ɪd/
Used attributively in zoology to describe things relating to the family Proteidae.

Definitions

proteidnoun
Any of a group of complex nitrogenous organic compounds (such as albumins or globulins) that occur in animal and plant tissue; an obsolete term for protein.
Proteids such as albumins are essential constituents of animal tissues.
A salamander of the family Proteidae, such as an olm or mudpuppy.
The olm is a cave-dwelling proteid found in the Dinaric Alps.
proteidadjective
Of or relating to the amphibian family Proteidae.
Proteid salamanders retain their gills throughout life.
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