English Explanatory Dictionary

antiport

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A structure in a cell membrane that simultaneously transports different molecules or ions through the membrane in opposite directions.
verb
  1. To simultaneously transport different molecules or ions through a cell membrane in opposite directions.
noun
  1. Obsolete form of anteport.

Word forms

antiport antiports antiporting antiported

Etymology

From anti- + port.

Related words

antiporter
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