forkhead

English

noun
Definitions
  • (biochemistry) A sequence of amino acids that forms a motif, in FOX proteins, that binds to DNA.
  • The forked end of a rod in a knuckle joint or similar.
  • (obsolete) An arrow with a barbed tip.

Etymology

Compound from English fork + English head (-hood, noun, hood, foremost, or leading part, topmost, suffix indicating a fan enthusiast).

Origin

English

head

Gloss

-hood, noun, hood, foremost, or leading part, topmost, suffix indicating a fan enthusiast

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