(al-bu´mĭ-noid″) resembling albumin. an albumin-like substance; the term is sometimes applied to insoluble substances known as scleroproteins. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
Al·bu'mi·noid adjective [ Latin albumen + -oid .] (Chemistry) Resembling albumin. -- noun One of a class of organic principles (called also proteids ) which form the main part of organized tissues. Brunton. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/A/51
Type: Term Pronunciation: al-bū′min-oyd Definitions: 1. Resembling albumin. 2. Any protein. 3. A simple type of protein, insoluble in neutral solvents, present in horny and cartilaginous tissues and in the lens of the eye; keratin, elastin, collagen. Synonyms: glutinoid, scleroprotein Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=2016