Meanings
nounhexabrachion (uncountable)
- uncountablebiochemistryA glycoprotein of the extracellular matrix that is prominent in embryogenesis, wound healing and tumorigenesis
Origin
From hexa- + Ancient Greek βραχίων (brakhíōn, “arm”).
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APA
hexabrachion. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hexabrachion
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“hexabrachion.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hexabrachion. Accessed November 3, 2026.
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