English word nucleoporin comes from English nucleo- (Forming words pertaining to nuclei.), English porin
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| nucleo- | English (eng) | Forming words pertaining to nuclei. |
| porin | English (eng) | (protein) Any of a class of proteins that cross cellular membranes and act as pores through which small molecules can diffuse. |
| nucleoporin | English (eng) | Any of a family of porins that facilitates transport through nuclear pores in the nuclear envelope of cells. |