parkin

noun — 2 senses

parkin

noun

UK /ˈpɑːkɪn/

Etymology From Parkin, a diminutive of Peter.

1

A traditional soft cake of Northern England, usually made with oatmeal and treacle.

parkin

noun

Etymology An abbreviation of Parkinson.

1

Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Usually A particular protein, mutations in which are associated with Parkinson's disease.

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