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protein

/'proʊtin/

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noun
any of a large group of nitrogenous organic compounds that are essential constituents of living cells; consist of polymers of amino acids; essential in the diet of animals for growth and for repair of tissues; can be obtained from meat and eggs and milk and legumes
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"a diet high in protein"

type of:
macromolecule supermolecule

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