"gerontine" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From geronto- + -ine. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|geronto|ine}} geronto- + -ine Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} gerontine (uncountable)
  1. (biochemistry, archaic) A substance isolated from liver, later identified as spermine. Tags: archaic, uncountable Categories (topical): Biochemistry
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