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Definition of Lutein

1. Noun. Yellow carotenoid pigments in plants and animal fats and egg yolks.

Definition of Lutein

1. n. A substance of a strongly marked yellow color, extracted from the yelk of eggs, and from the tissue of the corpus luteum.

Definition of Lutein

1. a yellow pigment [n -S]

Medical Definition of Lutein

1. A substance of a strongly marked yellow colour, extracted from the yelk of eggs, and from the tissue of the corpus luteum. Origin: From corpus luteum. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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