Protein granules in the endosperm of seeds, supposed to contain the vitamins of edible seeds and grains. ... Origin: G. Flour ... (05 Mar 2000) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Type: Term Pronunciation: al′ū-rōn Definitions: 1. Protein granules in the endosperm of seeds, supposed to contain the vitamins of edible seeds and grains. Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=2142
aleurone, aleuron A granular protein found in the endosperm of many seeds or forming the outermost layer in cereal grains. Alteration of Greek aleuron, 'wheat flour'. Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/74/