English word osteoprotegerin comes from Latin protego (I cover. I defend. I protect.), English flagellar (Of or pertaining to a flagellum.), English osteo- (Bone.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| protego | Latin (lat) | I cover. I defend. I protect. |
| flagellar | English (eng) | Of or pertaining to a flagellum. |
| osteo- | English (eng) | Bone. |
| osteoprotegerin | English (eng) | A cytokine that can inhibit the production of osteoclasts. |