calretinin en · NOUN
Etymology
Blend of calcium + retina + -in.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A vitamin D-dependent calcium-binding protein involved in calcium signalling and abundantly expressed in neurons; it stains mesothelioma and can help to identify lung tumours.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| calretinins | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (2)
fr calrétinine (Translations) · es calretinina (Translations)