"proglucagon" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: proglucagons [plural]
Etymology: From pro- + glucagon. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|pro|glucagon}} pro- + glucagon Head templates: {{en-noun}} proglucagon (plural proglucagons)
  1. (biochemistry) Any of a group of polypeptides that are cleaved to produce glucagon. Categories (topical): Biochemistry Derived forms: preproglucagon

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