English Explanatory Dictionary

spermidine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The triamine N-(3-aminopropyl)butane-1,4-diamine, originally obtained from semen, that is involved in cell metabolism.

Pronunciation

/ˈspɝ.mə.din/

Word forms

spermidine spermidines

Etymology

From sperm + -idine.

Derived words

acetylspermidine homospermidine norspermidine
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