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/ˈdɛktɪn/ · noun
(biology) Any of several transmembrane signalling receptors (a form of lectin) that mediate various cellular functions.
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Dectin means (biology) Any of several transmembrane signalling receptors (a form of lectin) that mediate various cellular functions.
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Use dectin where its definition matches the intended context.
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