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Zeism
Zeism (/ˈziːɪzm/) is a medical term that refers to the condition of having an excess of zein in the body. Zein is a type of protein found in corn and other grains.
Etymology
The term "Zeism" is derived from the word "Zein", which is a type of protein found in corn. The suffix "-ism" is used in medical terminology to denote a condition or disease.
Related Terms
- Protein: A complex molecule that is essential for all forms of life. Proteins perform a vast array of functions within organisms, including catalyzing metabolic reactions, DNA replication, responding to stimuli, providing structure to cells and organisms, and transporting molecules from one location to another.
- Corn: A large grain plant first domesticated by indigenous peoples in southern Mexico about 10,000 years ago. The leafy stalk of the plant produces pollen inflorescences and separate ovuliferous inflorescences called ears that yield kernels or seeds, which are fruits.
- Grain: A small, hard, dry seed, with or without an attached hull or fruit layer, harvested for human or animal consumption. A grain crop is a grain-producing plant. The two main types of commercial grain crops are cereals and legumes.
- Metabolic Reaction: The set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms. The three main purposes of metabolism are: the conversion of food to energy to run cellular processes; the conversion of food/fuel to building blocks for proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, and some carbohydrates; and the elimination of nitrogenous wastes.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Zeism
- Wikipedia's article - Zeism
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