Elastins

/ɪˈlæstɪnz/ noun

Definition

Plural of elastin; multiple types or instances of elastic protein molecules.

Etymology

Plural form of elastin, used in biochemistry when discussing different elastin variants or molecules.

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Scientists discuss elastins when they're studying how different tissues contain slightly different forms of this protein, each fine-tuned for its specific job!

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