SPERMINE


Meaning of SPERMINE in English

/sperr"meen, -min/ , n. Biochem.

a polyamine, H 2 N(CH 2 ) 3 NH(CH 2 ) 4 NH(CH 2 ) 3 NH 2 , formed from spermidine and occurring in all cells, esp. prevalent in semen, sputum, pancreatic tissue, and certain yeasts.

[ 1890-95; SPERM- + -INE 2 ]

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