chalone

chal·one

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kal-ohn]
- /ˈkæl oʊn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kal-ohn]
- /ˈkæl oʊn/

Definitions of chalone word

noun chalone any internal secretion that inhibits a physiological process or function 3
noun chalone a substance produced within a body tissue to inhibit cell division in the tissue 3
noun chalone an endocrine secretion that depresses or inhibits physiological activity. 1
noun chalone (biochemistry) Any of several polypeptide hormones that reversibly inhibits mitosis in the tissues that produce them. 1

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Origin of chalone

First appearance:

before 1910

One of the 15% newest English words

1910-15; < Greek chalôn, present participle of chalân to slacken, loosen; on the model of hormone

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chalone popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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