proteinoplast en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English protein Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der. Latin -o-bor. English -o- Proto-Hellenic *plátʰyō Proto-Hellenic *plát͏̌t͏̌ō? Ancient Greek πλᾰ́σσω (plắssō) Proto-Indo-European *-tós Proto-Hellenic *-tós Ancient Greek -τός (-tós) Ancient Greek πλᾰστός (plăstós)der. English -plast English proteinoplast From protein + -o- + -plast.
Meanings
- A specialized leucoplast containing protein in crystalline form for use in enzyme activity.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| proteinoplasts | Number=Plur | lexicographic |