Definitions for protein

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protein pro·tein

Spelling: [proh-teen, -tee-in]

IPA: /ˈproʊ tin, -ti ɪn/

Protein is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 253 anagrams from letters in protein (einoprt).

Definitions for protein

noun

1. Biochemistry. any of numerous, highly varied organic molecules constituting a large portion of the mass of every life form and necessary in the diet of all animals and other nonphotosynthesizing organisms, composed of 20 or more amino acids linked in a genetically controlled linear sequence into one or more long polypeptide chains, the final shape and other properties of each protein being determined by the side chains of the amino acids and their chemical attachments: proteins include such specialized forms as collagen for supportive tissue, hemoglobin for transport, antibodies for immune defense, and enzymes for metabolism.
2. the plant or animal tissue rich in such molecules, considered as a food source supplying essential amino acids to the body.
3. (formerly) a substance thought to be the essential nitrogenous component of all organic bodies.

adjective

1. Biochemistry. of the nature of or containing protein.

Origin of protein

1835-45; German Protein Greek prōte(îos) primary + German -in -in²; replacing proteine French

Examples for protein

Similarly as food is the first necessity of life, so is protein the first necessity in food.

Researchers have found that this protein is important in the life cycle of many types of cells, not only those in the eye.

But as a nutrition-obsessed senior at Brown University, he struggled to find a protein bar he actually liked.

If a person were deprived of protein starvation must inevitably ensue.

But even this is not essential: the essential thing is to have the required amount of protein.

One detainee was bent over for a rectal feeding that involved Ensure, the protein shake.

All dietitians are agreed that protein is the essential combined in food.

Instead, opt for eating complete meals with good sources of protein and fiber.

Among the foods rich in protein are the legumes, the cereals, and nuts.

After their workout I suggest a meal that is high in protein, but no limit on carbs.