protamine
noun /'proʊtə,min/
- Definition
- a simple protein found in fish sperm; rich in arginine; simpler in composition than globulin or albumin; counteracts the anticoagulant effect of heparin
- Example
- 'protamine' can be found in many classic books.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Vowels
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Length
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