proteotoxicity en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English proteo- Ancient Greek τοξῐκός (toxĭkós) Ancient Greek τοξικόν (toxikón)der. Latin toxicum Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Italic *-kos Latin -cus Latin toxicusbor. French toxiquebor. English toxic Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-ts Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ts Latin -itāsder. Old French -itebor. Middle English -ite English -ity English toxicity English proteotoxicity From proteo- + toxicity.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) Any impairment of cell function caused by misfolding of a protein.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| proteotoxicities | Number=Plur | lexicographic |