polycystin

Questions

What does polycystin mean?

Any of a group of glycoproteins, mutation of which is implicated in polycystic kidney disease.

Where does polycystin come from?

From polycystic + -in.

How to pronounce polycystin

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “polycystin”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “polycystin”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “polycystin” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.