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spondin

English

Noun

spondin (plural spondins)

  1. (biochemistry) Any of a group of proteins that are involved in axon guidance.

Derived terms

  • thrombospondin

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spongin

English

Etymology

sponge +? -in

Noun

spongin (plural spongins)

  1. A horny, sulfur-containing protein, related to keratin, that forms the skeletal structure of certain classes of sponges. A proteinaceous compound of which the spicules in Demospongiae are composed.

References

  • American Heritage Dictionary, 2006
  • Cartage, 2006

Anagrams

  • nonpigs

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