What does "chalone" mean?

Any of several polypeptide hormones that reversibly inhibit mitosis in the tissues that produce them.

What is a synonym for "chalone"?

Common synonyms include: bile, endocrine, gall, gastric juice, hormone, mucus.

/ˈkæ.ləʊn/ noun

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Noun

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Any of several polypeptide hormones that reversibly inhibit mitosis in the tissues that produce them.

From Ancient Greek χαλῶν (khalôn), present participle of χαλάω (khaláō, “to slacken”).