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chalone.

Any of several polypeptide hormones that reversibly inhibit mitosis in the tissues that produce them.

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Meaning & usage

noun/ˈkæ.ləʊn/Received-Pronunciation/ˈkeɪ.ləʊn/Received-Pronunciation
  1. Any of several polypeptide hormones that reversibly inhibit mitosis in the tissues that produce them.

Where this word comes from

From Ancient Greek χαλῶν (khalôn), present participle of χαλάω (khaláō, “to slacken”).

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