properdin
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noun \prō-ˈpər-dən\Definition of PROPERDIN
: a blood serum protein that participates in the activation of complement in a pathway which does not involve the presence of antibodies
Origin of PROPERDIN
probably from 1pro- + Latin perdere to destroy + English 1-in — more at perdition
First Known Use: 1954
pro·per·din
noun \prō-ˈpərd-ən\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of PROPERDIN
: a blood serum protein that participates in the activation of complement in a pathway which does not involve the presence of antibodies
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