Definition of zein
: a protein from corn that lacks lysine and tryptophan and is used especially in making textile fibers, plastics, printing inks, coatings, and adhesives and sizes
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Origin and Etymology of zein
New Latin Zea, genus of grasses including corn, from Greek zeai, plural, wheat; akin to Sanskrit yava barley
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medical Definition of zein
: a protein from Indian corn that lacks lysine and tryptophan
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