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sericin

/sɛˈrɪsɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does sericin mean?

noun

A protein found in the silk of silkworms, used in medicine and as a dietary supplement.

Example

"The researcher studied the properties of sericin and its potential applications in wound healing."

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