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endostatin

[ en-doh-stat-n ]

noun

, Biochemistry.
  1. a naturally occurring protein, collagen 18, that interferes with the growth of new blood vessels: investigated for use as an anticancer drug.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of endostatin1

First recorded in 1995–2000; endo(thelial) ( def ) + -stat ( def ) + -in 2( def )

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