intein

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A segment of a protein, analogous to an intron, that is able to excise itself, the gap being closed with a peptide bond

An intein is a segment of a protein that is able to excise itself and rejoin the remaining portions (the exteins) with a peptide bond. Inteins have also been called "protein introns"