Definition(s)
- The principle protein of connective tissue; unusual absence of sulfur aminoacids; unique presence of hydroxyproline is believed to permit a triple helical fibrous structure.
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Definition from: CRISP Thesaurus via Unified Medical Language System at the National Library of Medicine
- A polypeptide substance comprising about one third of the total protein in mammalian organisms. It is the main constituent of skin, connective tissue, and the organic substance of bones and teeth.
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Definition from: MeSH via Unified Medical Language System at the National Library of Medicine
See also Understanding Medical Terminology.