abortin
|a-bor-tin|
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/əˈbɔːrtɪn/
🇬🇧
/əˈbɔːtɪn/
protein causing abortion
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abortin' originates from the word 'abort,' which comes from Latin 'abortare,' meaning 'to miscarry.'
Historical Evolution
'abortare' transformed into the English word 'abort,' and eventually led to the creation of the term 'abortin' in scientific contexts.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to miscarry,' but in scientific contexts, it evolved to refer to a specific protein causing abortion in animals.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a bacterial protein that induces abortion in animals.
The veterinarian studied the effects of abortin on livestock.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/05 00:21