Synonyms for protein
ˈproʊ tin, -ti ɪnpro·tein

Princeton's WordNet

1. proteinnoun

   any of a large group of nitrogenous organic compounds that are essential constituents of living cells; consist of polymers of amino acids; essential in the diet of animals for growth and for repair of tissues; can be obtained from meat and eggs and milk and legumes

   "a diet high in protein"

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1. • Macromolecule

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1. List of paraphrases for "protein":

   protéines, energy-based, proteinaceous

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1. Jay Portnoy:

   This is a different technology. It's a more traditional protein-based vaccine, the vaccine deserves the opportunity to be given and studied.

2. Dariush Mozaffarian:

   Other animal source foods seem pretty neutral overall but represent a diverse group, from chicken to eggs to yogurt, for which we need to understand each of their specific health effects, outside any single isolated nutrient such as protein, based on a wealth of evidence, it’s crucial to eats lots of specific, healthier plant-based foods : fruits, nuts, seeds, beans, non-starchy veggies.

3. Lisa Drayer:

   Gradually cut back [on sugar] and consume more protein and fiber-rich foods, it can actually help curb sugar cravings as well. When we consume protein and fiber, it slows the rise in blood sugar if we consume it with a sugar-containing food. It can help satisfy us and help us reduce our sugar intake as well.

4. Tracy Siegfried:

   Foods rich in protein and fiber keep children feeling fuller for longer.

5. Anthony Fauci:

   There was one very discreet stretch of the protein on the envelope that is really different than the other flaviviruses, that is like a big red flag.