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Defensin
Noun
Word Frequency:
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Definitions
1.
Noun
Any of a family of cysteine-rich proteins that are active against bacteria, fungi and viruses
Synonyms
prodefensin
defensome
cystatin
piscidin
macin
penaeidin
colicin
diapausin
histatin
apidaecin
protegrin
antilysin
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