preproorexin

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noun

A precursor of orexin, selectively expressed in the lateral hypothalamic area.

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preprohypocretin
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Meanings

nounpreproorexin (uncountable)
  1. uncountablebiochemistryA precursor of orexin, selectively expressed in the lateral hypothalamic area.

    Synonyms: preprohypocretin

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA precursor of orexin, selectively expressed in the lateral hypothalamic area.

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preprohypocretin
Also see
preprohypocretin

Origin

From prepro- + orexin.

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APA

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

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

Chicago

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

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