cadherin

English

Etymology

From calcium-dependent adhesion molecules +‎ -in.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kædˈhɪəɹɪn/

Noun

cadherin (plural cadherins)

  1. (biochemistry) Any of a class of transmembrane proteins important in maintaining tissue structure.

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