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protamine

noun

a simple protein found in fish sperm; rich in arginine; simpler in composition than globulin or albumin; counteracts the anticoagulant effect of heparin

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Word length
9
Starts with
P
Ends with
E
Contains
RO
Scrabble score
13
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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ˈpɹəʊ.tə.miːn

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noun

  1. a simple protein found in fish sperm; rich in arginine; simpler in composition than globulin or albumin; counteracts the anticoagulant effect of heparin

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