lectin

English

/ˈlɛktɪn/

noun
Definitions
  • (protein) Any of a class of proteins that bind specific carbohydrates.

Etymology

Affix from Latin lēctus (collected, read, chosen).

Origin

Latin

lēctus

Gloss

collected, read, chosen

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