porphyrinogen en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree German Porphyrinbor. English porphyrin Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der. Latin -o-bor. English -o- Proto-Indo-European *ǵenh₁- Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Indo-European *ǵénh₁os Proto-Hellenic *génos Ancient Greek γένος (génos) Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Indo-European *-ēs Proto-Hellenic *-ēs Ancient Greek -ης (-ēs) Ancient Greek -γενής (-genḗs)lbor. French -gènebor. English -gen English porphyrinogen From porphyrin + -o- + -gen.
Meanings
- A reduced form of porphyrin that is an intermediate in the biosynthesis of heme
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| porphyrinogens | Number=Plur | lexicographic |