fibronectin

fi·bro·nec·tin

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fahy-bruh-nek-tin]
- /ˌfaɪ brəˈnɛk tɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fahy-bruh-nek-tin]
- /ˌfaɪ brəˈnɛk tɪn/

Definitions of fibronectin word

noun fibronectin a fibrous protein that binds to collagen, fibrin, and other proteins and also to the cell membranes, functioning as an anchor and connector. 1
noun fibronectin (biochemistry) An adhesive blood glycoprotein that has several cellular functions. 1
noun fibronectin a glycoprotein which plays a major role in cell growth 0
noun fibronectin an adhesive glycoprotein that helps destroy bacteria, etc. in the blood or that helps structure connective tissue 0

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Origin of fibronectin

First appearance:

before 1975

One of the 1% newest English words

1975-80; fibro- + Latin nect(ere) to bind, join together (see connect, nexus) + -in2

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fibronectin popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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