Found 2 items, similar to Elastin.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: elastin elastin n : a fibrous scleroprotein found in elastic tissues such as the walls of arteries
English → English (gcide) Definition: Elastin Elastin \E*las"tin\, n. [Elastic + -in.] (Physiol. Chem.) A nitrogenous substance, somewhat resembling albumin, which forms the chemical basis of elastic tissue. It is very insoluble in most fluids, but is gradually dissolved when digested with either pepsin or trypsin. [1913 Webster]