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prodefensin

prodefensin noun: any of a class of matrix proteins that are precursors to defensins.

Noun

prodefensin (plural prodefensins)

  1. Any of a class of matrix proteins that are precursors to defensins.

Forms of prodefensin

pluralprodefensins

Origin of prodefensin

From pro- + defensin.

Words formed from prodefensin

  • preprodefensin

Questions about prodefensin

What does prodefensin mean?
Prodefensin means any of a class of matrix proteins that are precursors to defensins.
What part of speech is prodefensin?
Prodefensin is a noun.
What is the plural of prodefensin?
The plural of prodefensin is prodefensins.

Words near prodefensin in the dictionary

  1. proddings
  2. prodds
  3. proddy
  4. prodeath
  5. prodefendant
  6. prodefensin
  7. prodefensins
  8. prodegenerative
  9. prodelision
  10. prodelisions
  11. prodelphinidin

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