porin en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English pore Proto-Indo-European *-nós Proto-Indo-European *-iHnos Proto-Italic *-īnos Latin -īnusder. Old French -inbor. Middle English -in English -ineclip. English -in English porin From pore + -in.
Meanings
- Any of a class of proteins that cross cellular membranes and act as pores through which small molecules can diffuse
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| porins | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
viroporin · nucleoporin · aquaporin · leishporin · chitoporin