protein
(noun)
noun
1. any of a large group of nitrogenous organic compounds that are essential constituents of living cells; consist of polymers of amino acids; essential in the diet of animals for growth and for repair of tissues; can be obtained from meat and eggs and milk and legumes
- a diet high in protein
Definition categories: substance, macromolecule, supermolecule
Sentences with protein as a noun:
- For each dish, select a curry, protein, and spiciness.