microglobulin en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English micro- Latin globus Proto-Indo-European *-lós Proto-Indo-European *-elós Proto-Italic *-elos Latin -ulus Latin globuluslbor. French globulebor. English globule Proto-Indo-European *-nós Proto-Indo-European *-iHnos Proto-Italic *-īnos Latin -īnusder. Old French -inbor. Middle English -in English -ineclip. English -in English globulin English microglobulin From micro- + globulin.
Meanings
- A low molecular-weight globulin.
- A peptide fragment of a globulin.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| microglobulins | Number=Plur | lexicographic |