glycoprotein

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree Ancient Greek γλῠκῠ́ς (glŭkŭ́s)der. English glyco- English protein English glycoprotein From glyco- + protein.

1. A protein with covalently bonded carbohydrates.

   “Their skeletons are built on the framework of a secreted glycoprotein matrix, most commonly cemented together with secreted calcium carbonate to form a shell, but sometimes imbedded with gathered foreign mineral particles.”