annepressin

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/ˌænəˈpɹɛsɪn/

noun

A homologous form of oxytocin/vasopressin found in segmented worms

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annetocin
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Meanings

nounannepressin (uncountable)
  1. uncountablebiochemistryA homologous form of oxytocin/vasopressin found in segmented worms

    Synonyms: annetocin

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA homologous form of oxytocin/vasopressin found in segmented worms

Similar
annetocin
Also see
annetocin

Origin

Blend of annelid + vasopressin?

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APA

annepressin. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/annepressin

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“annepressin.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/annepressin. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “annepressin,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/annepressin.

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