"hexon" meaning in All languages combined

See hexon on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: hexons [plural]
Etymology: hex- + -on Etymology templates: {{confix|en|hex|on}} hex- + -on Head templates: {{en-noun}} hexon (plural hexons)
  1. (biology, biochemistry) Any small biological structure that has hexagonal symmetry. Wikipedia link: hexon protein Categories (topical): Biochemistry, Biology

Inflected forms

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