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n. A protein. No longer in scientific use.

n. A complex biomolecule predominantly made of polypeptides. Found in all living matter.

n. Any organic material rich in proteid molecules considered a dietary source of essential amino acids.

n. A protein.

n. An essential nitrogen-containing component of organic matter.

adj. Of or pertaining to proteins.

adj. Containing protein.

n. an older, imprecise term replaced by protein.

n. A substance formerly supposed to contain protein as an essential ingredient.

n. In zoöl, an amphibian of the family Proteidæ.

"The makers of meat extracts and other foods, either from their own ignorance of modern research or their wish to take advantage of the lack of knowledge and prejudice of the public, call proteid matter alone nourishment."

defensive proteid    coagulated proteid    serum proteid    proteid cell   

protein    protein   

nutrient-dense    put/call    musclebuilding    andestablishment    electron-withdrawing    risk-to-reward