English word hepcidin comes from English -cide (Killer. Killing.), English flagellar (Of or pertaining to a flagellum.), English hepato- (Pertaining to the liver.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -cide | English (eng) | Killer. Killing. |
| flagellar | English (eng) | Of or pertaining to a flagellum. |
| hepato- | English (eng) | Pertaining to the liver. |
| hepcidin | English (eng) | A hormone produced by the liver that regulates iron homeostasis in mammals. |