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 |
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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. |