relaxin

re·lax·in

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ri-lak-sin]
- /rɪˈlæk sɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ri-lak-sin]
- /rɪˈlæk sɪn/

Definitions of relaxin word

noun relaxin a polypeptide hormone produced by the corpus luteum during pregnancy that causes the pelvic ligaments and cervix to relax during pregnancy and delivery. 1
noun relaxin a mammalian polypeptide hormone secreted by the corpus luteum during pregnancy, which relaxes the pelvic ligaments 0
noun relaxin a preparation of this hormone, used to facilitate childbirth 0
noun relaxin a polypeptide hormone associated with pregnancy, used experimentally to relax the pelvic ligaments, as in childbirth 0

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Origin of relaxin

First appearance:

before 1925

One of the 11% newest English words

First recorded in 1925-30; relax + -in2

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Parts of speech for Relaxin

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relaxin popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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