"protamination" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: protaminations [plural]
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  1. (biology) The formation of protamines during spermatogenesis Categories (topical): Biology Derived forms: deprotamination Related terms: protaminate
    Sense id: en-protamination-en-noun-fO7WniU2 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biology, natural-sciences

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