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Elastin vs Marfanoid - What's the difference?

elastin | marfanoid |

As a noun elastin

is a protein, similar to collagen, found in connective tissue, that has elastic properties.

As an adjective marfanoid is

apparently similar to Marfan syndrome, but not necessarily associated with the elastin gene.

elastin

English

(wikipedia elastin)

Noun

  • (protein) A protein, similar to collagen, found in connective tissue, that has elastic properties.

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    marfanoid

    English

    Adjective

    (-) (wikipedia marfanoid)
  • (medicine, of a condition) Apparently similar to Marfan syndrome, but not necessarily associated with the elastin gene.