dynein

English

Etymology

From dyne +‎ -in, from the Ancient Greek δῠ́νᾰμῐς (dŭ́nămĭs, “force”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈdaɪ.niːn/

Noun

dynein (plural dyneins)

  1. (biochemistry) Any of a group of enzymes that hydrolyze ATP and thus provide motive power for motile structures such as microtubules.

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