[C,U] a natural substance found in meat, eggs, fish, some vegetables, etc. There are many different proteins and they are an essential part of what humans and animals eat to help them grow and stay healthy:
essential proteins and vitamins * protein deficiency * Peas, beans and lentils are a good source of vegetable protein.
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