livin
What is another word for livin? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A protein in the body that blocks cells from undergoing programmed cell death (apoptosis), and which is often found at abnormally high levels in tumours.
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Etymology
Formed from "live" plus the biochemical suffix "-in" (used for naming proteins), reflecting its role in keeping cells alive.
Full origin of livin →Frequently asked questions
What does “livin” mean?
The word “livin” means a protein in the body that blocks cells from undergoing programmed cell death (apoptosis), and which is often found at abnormally high levels in tumours. In plain terms, a specialist biology and medical term for a cell-survival protein studied mainly in cancer research.
How do you use “livin” in a sentence?
Here is “livin” used in a sentence: “Researchers found that blocking livin made cancer cells far more sensitive to chemotherapy.”
What part of speech is “livin”?
“Livin” is a noun.
Is “livin” a common word?
“Livin” is an uncommon word in modern English.
