agrin
|a-grin|
C2
/ˈæɡrɪn/
neuromuscular protein
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agrin' originates from the Greek word 'agros,' meaning 'field,' combined with the suffix '-in,' used in the names of proteins.
Historical Evolution
'Agros' combined with '-in' to form the modern English word 'agrin.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a field-related protein, but now it specifically denotes a protein involved in neuromuscular junctions.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a protein involved in the development and maintenance of the neuromuscular junction.
Agrin plays a crucial role in synapse formation.
Last updated: 2025/06/03 18:51