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noundectin (plural dectins)
plural dectins
- biologyAny of several transmembrane signalling receptors (a form of lectin) that mediate various cellular functions
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APA
dectin. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dectin
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“dectin.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dectin. Accessed November 2, 2026.
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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “dectin,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dectin.
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