cryptochrome en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Ancient Greek κρῠ́πτω (krŭ́ptō) Ancient Greek κρῠπτός (krŭptós)der. English crypto- English -chrome English cryptochrome From crypto- + -chrome.
Meanings
- Any of several light-sensitive flavoproteins, involved in the circadian rhythms of plants and animals, and possibly also in the sensing of magnetic fields.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| cryptochromes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |