dynein en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈdaɪ.niːn/
Etymology
From dyne + -in, from the Ancient Greek δῠ́νᾰμῐς (dŭ́nămĭs, “force”).
Meanings
- Any of a group of enzymes that hydrolyze ATP and thus provide motive power for motile structures such as microtubules.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| dyneins | Number=Plur | lexicographic |