Meaning
Any of several polypeptide hormones that reversibly inhibit mitosis in the tissues that produce them.
Etymology
Origin: Ancient Greek
From Ancient Greek χαλῶν (khalôn), present participle of χαλάω (khaláō, “to slacken”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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