tubulin

tu·bu·lin

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Definitions of tubulin word

noun tubulin either of two globular proteins that form the structural subunits of microtubules. 1
noun tubulin a protein that forms the basis of microtubules 0
noun tubulin a protein in cells that polymerizes to form tiny tubules that are important in forming microtubules 0

before 1965

One of the 2% newest English words

First recorded in 1965-70; tubule + -in2

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