ossein


os·se·in

noun \ˈäs-ē-ən\

Definition of OSSEIN

: the chief organic substance of bone tissue that remains as a residue after removal of the mineral matters from cleaned degreased bone by dilute acid and is used in making gelatin : the collagen of bones

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