Etymology

cryopyrin

C3R1Y4O1P3Y4R1I1N1

Today it means: A nucleotide-binding and leucin-rich protein which activates the inflammasome in response to toxins. Full definition →

English pyrin ← Ancient Greek κρῠ́ος (krŭ́os)
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  1. Ancient Greekκρῠ́ος (krŭ́os)
  2. Englishcryo-
  3. Englishpyrin
  4. English todaycryopyrin

From cryo- + pyrin.

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