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prestin.

A protein in the hairs of the inner ear

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A protein in the hairs of the inner ear

Where this word comes from

Coined in 2000 from the musical term presto (meaning fast) because of the speed of the protein.

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