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prodefensin

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
prode-fensin
IPA
17
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
2
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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

Etymology

From pro- + defensin.

Word Breakdown

Inflected Forms

prodefensins (plural)

Derived Forms

preprodefensin

Questions

What does prodefensin mean?
Any of a class of matrix proteins that are precursors to defensins.
Where does prodefensin come from?
From pro- + defensin.

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