corneine

/kɔːrnaɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of corneous secretion or a corneous protein found in some organisms, particularly in the eyes of certain invertebrates.

“The scientists discovered a unique corneine in the eyes of the newly discovered species of squid.”

Synonyms

  • cornein
  • corneous secretion
  • cuticulin

Antonyms

  • non-cornein
  • uncorneous secretion