dermcidin

English

Etymology

From derm- +‎ -cide +‎ -in.

Noun

dermcidin (uncountable)

  1. An antibiotic peptide secreted by human eccrine sweat glands onto the skin.

Derived terms

  • DCD
  • DCD gene
  • DCD protein
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