Where does “actin” come from?
Actin is a back-formation from actine, which derives from Ancient Greek ἀκτίς meaning ray or beam.
actin (English): A globular structural protein that polymerizes in...
Definitions
- A globular structural protein that polymerizes in...
Ancestry of “actin”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | ἀκτίς | ray, beam; brightness, splendor; spoke |
Words derived from “actin”