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Meaning of thermogenin | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

An uncoupling protein found in the mitochondria of brown adipose tissue, used to generate heat by non-shivering thermogenesis.

uncountable, usually

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

thermogeny thermogradient thermogram thermograph thermographer thermographic camera