Dictionary Check: protein

"protein" is a valid word!

Scrabble 9 points
Words with Friends 11 points

Definition

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

Example: "a diet high in protein"

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