klotho

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noun

A transmembrane protein, a novel β-glucuronidase, that, in addition to other effects, provides some control over the sensitivity of the organism to insulin and appears to be involved in aging.

RareFirst used 1997Scrabble 13
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Meanings

nounklotho (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA transmembrane protein, a novel β-glucuronidase, that, in addition to other effects, provides some control over the sensitivity of the organism to insulin and appears to be involved in aging.First known use 1997

Origin

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APA

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

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

Chicago

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

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