dynein

English

Etymology

From dyne +‎ -in, from the Ancient Greek δῠ́νᾰμῐς (dúnamis, “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.

Anagrams

• denyin'