proteosome

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A form of proteasome — A complex protein, found in bacterial, archeal and eukaryotic cells, that breaks down other proteins via proteolysis.

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proteosome vaccine
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Meanings

nounproteosome (plural proteosomes)

plural proteosomes

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of proteasome.

Synonyms & antonyms

nouna form of vaccine that can be administered by an inhaler

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proteosome vaccine

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APA

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MLA

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Chicago

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

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