gorgonin

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Etymology[edit]

gorgonian +‎ -in

Noun[edit]

gorgonin (uncountable)

  1. (biochemistry) A complex protein frequently containing appreciable quantities of iodine and bromine that makes up the horny skeleton of typical gorgonians.

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