spermidine
nounUS /ˈspɝ.mə.din/
Etymology From sperm + -idine.
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Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences The triamine N-(3-aminopropyl)butane-1,4-diamine, originally obtained from semen, that is involved in cell metabolism.
- Derived terms
- acetylspermidine, homospermidine, norspermidine