English Explanatory Dictionary

inflammasome

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A multi-protein complex that is responsible for inflammatory rheumatic diseases via activation of caspases.

Word forms

inflammasome inflammasomes

Etymology

From inflammatory + -some.

Derived words

inflammasomal
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