'Syntonin' definitions:

Definition of 'Syntonin'

From: GCIDE
  • Syntonin \Syn"to*nin\, n. [Cf. Gr. ? stretched tight, intense.] (Physiol. Chem.) A proteid substance (acid albumin) formed from the albuminous matter of muscle by the action of dilute acids; -- formerly called musculin. See Acid albumin, under Albumin. [1913 Webster]