Actin

//ˈæktɪn//

Word Type

Noun

The word "actin" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

actinic actinin actinofibril actinome actomyosin antiactin fibroactin isoactin

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Inflected/Variant Forms

Context

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

Type Of (IsA)

globular protein protein simple protein tangible thing

Related Terms

conductin myosin

Related Terms

act actinic filament globular helical isoform myosin polymerize protein

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