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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Origin and Etymology of properdin
probably from 1pro- + Latin perdere to destroy + English 1-in — more at perdition
First Known Use: 1954
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pro·per·din
\prō-ˈpərd-ən\
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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