Dsup

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noun

A DNA-associating protein, naturally found only in tardigrades, which suppresses the occurrence of DNA breaks by radiation.

“For quotations using this term, see Citations:Dsup.”

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Meanings

nounDsup (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA DNA-associating protein, naturally found only in tardigrades, which suppresses the occurrence of DNA breaks by radiation.

    For quotations using this term, see Citations:Dsup.

Origin

Short for damage suppressor.

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Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

spudPSDU
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APA

Dsup. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Dsup

MLA

“Dsup.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Dsup. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Dsup,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Dsup.

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