ablastin
|a-blast-in|
C2
/əˈblæstɪn/
inhibits bacterial growth
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ablastin' originates from the Greek word 'ablastos,' where 'a-' meant 'not' and 'blastos' meant 'germ' or 'sprout.'
Historical Evolution
'ablastos' transformed into the scientific term 'ablastin' in the early 20th century to describe a specific type of antibody.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not germinating,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a substance inhibiting bacterial growth.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a substance in the blood of an animal that inhibits the growth of a specific bacterium.
The presence of ablastin in the serum was crucial for the experiment.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/03 01:36