granulin

G2R1A1N1U1L1I1N1

noun

Any of a family of secreted glycosylated peptides that affect cell growth.

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Meanings

noungranulin (plural granulins)

plural granulins

  1. Any of a family of secreted glycosylated peptides that affect cell growth.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
epithelin

Origin

From granule + -in.

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APA

granulin. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/granulin

MLA

“granulin.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/granulin. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “granulin,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/granulin.

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