"descendin" meaning in All languages combined

See descendin on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: Term invented by Fentener van Vlissingen et al, derived from descend with suffix -in used for proteins. Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} descendin
  1. (biochemistry) An uncharacterised testes secreted peptide hormone that controls testicular descent in mammals. Categories (topical): Biochemistry Synonyms: insulin-like hormone 3, Insl3
    Sense id: en-descendin-en-noun-s4x35HqA Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biochemistry, biology, chemistry, microbiology, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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