variants or -trophin
: hormone
gonadotropin
somatotropin

Word History

Etymology

-tropin, alteration of -trophin, from -trophic + -in entry 1

Dictionary Entries Near -tropin

Cite this Entry

“-tropin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/-tropin. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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