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Noun: opsin  óp-sin
  1. Retinal protein formed by the action of light on rhodopsin

Derived forms: opsins

Type of: protein

Part of: iodopsin, retinal purple, rhodopsin, visual purple

Encyclopedia: Opsin

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oppressiveness
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opprobriously
opprobrium
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oppugnant
Ops
Opsanus tau
opsimath
opsin
opsonin
opsonisation
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opsonization
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opt
opt out
optative
optative mood
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