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proteid

/ˈprəʊtiːɪd/

/ˈproʊtiːd/

proteidnoun

proteids

/ˈprəʊtiːɪd/

/ˈproʊtiːd/

Translations

протеид

Proteids are essential components of living cells.

Протеиды являются важными компонентами живых клеток.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

protein

polypeptide

amino acid chain

proteidadjective

/ˈprəʊ.ti.ɪd/

/ˈproʊ.ti.ɪd/

Used attributively in zoology to describe things relating to the family Proteidae.

Definitions

Of or relating to the amphibian family Proteidae.

Proteid salamanders retain their gills throughout life.