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septin.

Any of a class of proteins that have functions related to cytokinesis.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. Any of a class of proteins that have functions related to cytokinesis.

Where this word comes from

From septum + -in: in yeast cells, they compartmentalize parts of the cell and build scaffolding to provide structural support during cell division at the septum.

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