cyclin

noun cy·clin \ˈsī-klən, ˈsi-\

Definition of CYCLIN

: any of a group of proteins active in controlling the cell cycle and in initiating DNA synthesis

1983

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noun cy·clin \ˈsī-klən, ˈsik-lən\

: any of a group of proteins active in controlling the cell cycle and in initiating DNA synthesis

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