casein

casein definition - medical

ca·sein (kāˈsēnˌ, -sē-ĭn)

noun
A white, tasteless, odorless protein precipitated from cow's milk by rennin that is the basis of cheese and is used to make plastics, adhesives, paints, and foods.

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