connexin en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Latin connexus Proto-Indo-European *-nós Proto-Indo-European *-iHnos Proto-Italic *-īnos Latin -īnusder. Old French -inbor. Middle English -in English -ineclip. English -in English connexin From Latin connexus (“connected”) + English -in.
Meanings
- Any of a class of transmembrane proteins that assemble to form gap junctions in vertebrates.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| connexins | Number=Plur | lexicographic |