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

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg