Definition of Aleurone

1. Noun. Granular protein in outermost layer of endosperm of many seeds or cereal grains.

Generic synonyms: Protein
Derivative terms: Aleuronic

Definition of Aleurone

1. n. An albuminoid substance which occurs in minute grains ("protein granules") in maturing seeds and tubers; -- supposed to be a modification of protoplasm.

Definition of Aleurone

1. Noun. (protein) The protein content of the embryo, endosperm, or perisperm of cereals ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Aleurone

1. protein matter found in the seeds of certain plants [n -S]

Medical Definition of Aleurone

1. An albuminoid substance which occurs in minute grains ("protein granules") in maturing seeds and tubers; supposed to be a modification of protoplasm. Origin: Gr. Flour. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Aleurone

aleukaemic myelosis
aleukemoid
aleukia
aleukocytic
aleukocytosis
aleurioconidium
aleuriospore
aleuro-
aleuromancy
aleurometer
aleurometers
aleuronaplast
aleuronaplasts
aleurone grain
aleurones
aleuronic
aleuronoid
aleurons
aleuroplast
aleuroplasts
aleutian mink disease
aleutian mink disease virus
alevin
alevins
alew
alewife
alewives

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