scleroprotein: Meaning and Definition of

scle•ro•pro•tein

Pronunciation: (sklēr"u-prō'tēn, -tē-in), [key]
— n. Biochem.
  1. protein that is fibrous and insoluble in water, serving a protective or supportive function in the body. Also called
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