dynein
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English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From dyne + -in, from the Ancient Greek δῠ́νᾰμῐς (dúnamis, “force”).
Pronunciation
[edit]Noun
[edit]dynein (plural dyneins)
- (biochemistry) Any of a group of enzymes that hydrolyze ATP and thus provide motive power for motile structures such as microtubules.