spermidine en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈspɝ.mə.din/ (US)
Etymology
Etymology tree Middle English sperme English sperm English -idine English spermidine From sperm + -idine.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The triamine N-(3-aminopropyl)butane-1,4-diamine, originally obtained from semen, that is involved in cell metabolism.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| spermidines | Number=Plur | lexicographic |