phosphoprotein

phos·pho·pro·tein  (fsf-prtn, -t-n)

n.

Any of a group of proteins, such as casein, containing chemically bound phosphoric acid.

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phosphoprotein [ˌfɒsfəˈprəʊtiːn]

n

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) any of a group of conjugated proteins, esp casein, in which the protein molecule is bound to phosphoric acid

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phosphoprotein  (fsf-prtn)

Any of a group of proteins, such as casein, containing chemically bound phosphoric acid.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

phosphoprotein - containing chemically bound phosphoric acid protein - 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" casein - a milk protein used in making e.g. plastics and adhesives