A protein that is the main component of elastic fibers in connective tissue, allowing it to stretch and recoil.
elast+in
Shared component: elast · elastic
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elast
elastic
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Shared components, not spelling prefixesa natural or synthetic polymer having elastic properties, such as rubber.
elast+o+mer
Shared component: elast · elastic