defensin
defensin · defensins
Any of a family of cysteine-rich proteins that are active against bacteria, fungi and…Any of a family of cysteine-rich proteins that are active against bacteria, fungi and viruses
Meaning
1 sensesAny of a family of cysteine-rich proteins that are active against bacteria, fungi and viruses
Origin
From defense + -in.From defense + -in.
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Forms
plural: defensinsWord family
1 related wordsDerivedprodefensin