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edestin

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edes·​tin | \ i-ˈdes-tən How to pronounce edestin (audio) \

Medical Definition of edestin

: a crystalline globulin obtained especially from hemp seed that contains all of the essential amino acids

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“Edestin.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/edestin. Accessed 27 Sep. 2021.

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