aleuronat

/əˌlɛroʊˈnæt/

Definitions

1. noun

A hypothetical protein that has been identified as a potential marker for cancer, but is not yet well understood or widely recognized.

“Researchers are studying the role of aleuronat in identifying and treating various types of cancer.”

Synonyms

  • cancer marker
  • hypoallergenic protein

Antonyms

  • healthy protein
  • non-cancerous marker