cuscohygrin

/ˌkʊs.koʊˈhaɪɡrɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of glycoprotein found in the saliva of the South American camelid, used as a marker for the presence of these animals.

“The discovery of cuscohygrin in the ancient Inca ruins confirmed the long-held theory about the presence of camelids in that region.”

Synonyms

  • glycoprotein
  • salivary marker

Antonyms

  • glycoprotein inhibitor
  • salivary suppressant