cyclin

noun

cy·​clin ˈsī-klən  ˈsi- 

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

Examples of cyclin in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This drug, eFT226, blocks translation of certain oncogenes, including MYC, BCL2, cyclin D1 and CDKs 4/6. — Bradley J. Fikes, sandiegouniontribune.com, 24 July 2017

Word History

First Known Use

1983, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cyclin

• prostacyclin

Medical Definition

cyclin

noun

cy·​clin ˈsī-klən  ˈsik-lən 

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