trichosanthin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A ribosome-inactivating protein and abortifacient derived from Trichosanthes kirilowii.

Word forms

trichosanthin trichosanthins

Etymology

Trichosanthes (“genus of Asian cucumber-like plants”) + -in

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