ovovitellin

[ oh-voh-vi-tel-in, -vahy- ]

noun

, Biochemistry.

1. vitellin.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ovovitellin¹

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

Example Sentences

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

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