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irisin

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iri·​sin | \ ˈīrə̇sə̇n \
plural -s

Definition of irisin

: a polysaccharide (C6H10O5)x occurring especially in the rhizomes of some irises and like inulin yielding levulose on hydrolysis

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History and Etymology for irisin

International Scientific Vocabulary iris + -in; originally formed in German

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“Irisin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irisin. Accessed 7 Aug. 2022.

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