alfa-kierre

Finnish

noun
Definitions
  • (biochemistry) An alpha helix.

Etymology

Compound from Finnish alfa (alpha) + Finnish kierre (spiral, helix, spin).

Origin

Finnish

kierre

Gloss

spiral, helix, spin

Concept
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Clothing and grooming

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