ostein

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ostein - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Ossein \Os"se*in\, n. [L. os bone.] (Physiol. Chem.)
     The organic basis of bone tissue; the residue after removal
     of the mineral matters from bone by dilute acid; in embryonic
     tissue, the substance in which the mineral salts are
     deposited to form bone; bone collagen; -- called also
     ostein. Chemically it is the same as collagen.
     [1913 Webster +PJC]

  Ostein \Os"te*in\, n. [Gr. 'oste`on bone.]
     Ossein.
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