reelin

R1E1E1L1I1N1

noun

A protein that helps to regulate processes of neuronal migration and positioning in the developing brain.

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Meanings

nounreelin (uncountable)
  1. uncountablebiochemistryA protein that helps to regulate processes of neuronal migration and positioning in the developing brain.

Origin

From reel + -in, from the abnormal gait of reeler mice, later found to be deficient in this protein.

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Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

LeinerrelinelierneEnrile
Cite this entry
APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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