ovovitellin

[ oh-voh-vi-tel-in, -vahy- ]
/ ˌoʊ voʊ vɪˈtɛl ɪn, -vaɪ- /

noun Biochemistry.

vitellin.

Origin of ovovitellin

First recorded in 1905–10; ov(i)- + -o- + vitellin

Words nearby ovovitellin

ovolo, ovonic, ovonics, ovoplasm, ovotestis, ovovitellin, ovoviviparous, ovshinsky effect, ovular, ovular membrane, ovulate

Example sentences from the Web for ovovitellin

  • The protein of the yolk is chiefly in the form of ovovitellin, while the fats occur as palmitin, olein, and stearin.

    Dietetics for Nurses |Fairfax T. Proudfit

  • Casein, or caseinogen of milk and egg yolk (ovovitellin), are the substances richest in this mineral salt.

    Dietetics for Nurses |Fairfax T. Proudfit