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15 letter words ending in in

Scrabble WordDefinition
acetophenetidin23phenacetin
cholecystokinin29(biochemistry) Any of several peptide hormones that stimulate the digestion of fat and protein; abbreviated to CCK.
epichlorohydrin29(chemistry) Any epihalohydrin in which the halogen is chlorine.
hematoporphyrin30(biochemistry) The porphyrin portion of heme (minus the iron atom)
heterochromatin25(cytology) Heterochromatic tightly coiled chromosome material; believed to be genetically inactive
phenolphthalein28(chemistry, pharmacology) A white or yellowish-white crystalline compound C20H14O4 used in analysis as an indicator because its solution is brilliant red in alkalies and is decolorized by acids and in medicine as a laxative.
thyrocalcitonin25(biochemistry) Alternative form of calcitonin.

14 letter words ending in in

Scrabble WordDefinition
apolipoprotein20(biochemistry) Any protein that can bind with a lipid to form a lipoprotein
corticotrophin23Alternative form of corticotropin
cyanocobalamin25(biochemistry) A synthetic form of vitamin B12 (cobalamin).
erythropoietin22(biochemistry) A glycoprotein hormone that functions as a cytokine for erythrocyte precursors in bone marrow.
immunoglobulin21(biochemistry, immunology) Any of the glycoproteins in blood serum that respond to invasion by foreign antigens and that protect the host by removing pathogens; an antibody.
phosphoprotein26(biochemistry) any protein containing bound phosphate
protoporphyrin26(biochemistry) Any porphyrin that lacks a central metal ion
streptothricin21Any of various antimicrobial agents produced by Streptomyces bacteria.
thromboplastin23(biochemistry) A protease that converts prothrombin to thrombin during the clotting of blood

13 letter words ending in in

Scrabble WordDefinition
canthaxanthin28(organic chemistry) A xanthophyll pigment found in many plants and animals.
cephalosporin22Any of a class of natural and synthetic antibiotics developed from Acremonium fungi, having a cepham structure.
ceruloplasmin19(biochemistry) A blue metalloprotein that contains copper; it acts as a ferroxidase in association with transferrin.
chromoprotein22(biochemistry) Any protein, such as haemoglobin, that has a metal-containing pigmented group such as haem.
corticotropin19(biochemistry, pharmacology) Adrenocorticotropic hormone.
cycloparaffin28(chemistry) A cycloalkane.
digitoxigenin23(organic chemistry) A cardenolide, the aglycone of digitoxin, usually obtained by hydrolysis.
gonadotrophin20Any of a group of protein hormones secreted by gonadotrope cells of the pituitary gland of vertebrates.
hemagglutinin20(biochemistry) An antigenic glycoprotein that causes agglutination of red blood cells
intermountain15Between mountains.

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12 letter words ending in in

Scrabble WordDefinition
antiglobulin15(immunology) antihuman globulin
antithrombin19A small molecule that inactivates several enzymes of the coagulation system.
betweenbrain19
chlorohydrin24(organic chemistry) Any halohydrin in which the halogen is chlorine.
chloropicrin21(organic chemistry) The chlorinated derivative of nitromethane CCl3NO2 that is used as a pesticide and tear gas
chymotrypsin27An endopeptidase enzyme that cleaves peptides at the carboxyl side of tyrosine, tryptophan, and phenylalanine amino acids.
concanavalin19(medicine) Any of a family of glycoprotein lectins found in the jack bean
counterstain14(microscopy) A stain contrasting with the principal stain in color, thus making the stained structure easier to see
cyclodextrin27(biochemistry) Any of a class of cyclic oligosaccharides consisting of glucopyranose residues linked as in amylose; cycloamylose.
cytochalasin22(biochemistry) Any of several related fungal metabolites that have an effect on cytokinesis while not affecting karyokinesis

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11 letter words ending in in

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actinomycin20(biochemistry, pharmacology) Any of a class of toxic polypeptide antibiotics found in soil bacteria of genus Streptomyces.
aminopterin15(pharmacology) A 4-amino analog of folic acid used as a chemotherapy drug.
amoxicillin22(pharmacology) A moderate-spectrum, bacteriolytic beta-lactam antibiotic C16H19N3O5S closely related to ampicillin and with similar properties, but more readily absorbed when taken orally. It is used to treat bacterial infections caused by susceptible microorganisms.
amoxycillin25(pharmacology) Britain spelling of amoxicillin.
amylopectin20(biochemistry) A highly branched, insoluble form of starch (the soluble form being amylose)
angiotensin12(biochemistry) Any of several polypeptides that narrow blood vessels and thus regulate arterial pressure.
anthocyanin19(botany, organic chemistry) Any of many water-soluble red to violet plant pigments related to the flavonoids (more noticeable in autumn after the chlorophyll decomposes)
antivitamin16(biochemistry) Any compound that inhibits the metabolic action of a vitamin.
bacteriocin17(biochemistry) Any of a class of antibiotic toxins, produced by some bacteria, that target closely related bacteria
cantharidin17(organic chemistry) A volatile organic compound in cantharis, or Spanish fly.

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10 letter words ending in in

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actomyosin17(biochemistry) A protein complex composed of actin and myosin, found in muscle fibres.
agglutinin12A substance that causes cells to clump.
ampicillin16(pharmacology) A semisynthetic form of penicillin C16H19N3O4S that is effective against gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria and is used to treat infections of the urinary, respiratory, and intestinal tracts.
bacitracin16(pharmacology) A nonprescription polypeptide antibiotic isolated from a bacillus (Bacillus subtilis or Bacillus licheniformis), usually provided in topical ointment form especially against gram-positive bacteria.
biliverdin16(biochemistry) A green tetrapyrrolic bile pigment, a product of heme catabolism, responsible for the greenish color sometimes seen in bruises.
bloodstain13A spot or area that has been discolored by having absorbed blood.
bradykinin20(biochemistry) A compound released in the blood in some circumstances which causes contraction of smooth muscle and dilation of blood vessels. It is a peptide with nine amino-acid residues.
calamondin15A small decorative evergreen citrus tree, of the hybrid Citrus × microcarpa, syn. ×Citrofortunella mitis, sometimes cultivated for its fruit.
calcitonin14(biochemistry) A polypeptide hormone secreted by the thyroid gland that has the effect of lowering blood calcium.
calmodulin15(biochemistry) A calcium-binding protein found in all nucleated cells

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9 letter words ending in in

Scrabble WordDefinition
adrenalin10Alternative spelling of adrenaline
aflatoxin19(toxicology) Any of a family of mycotoxins, produced by molds of the Aspergillus genus, that can be toxic, carcinogenic, mutagenic or teratogenic; typically found as contaminants of animal food or peanuts.
afterpain14(pathology, often in the plural) pain of uterine contractions experienced after childbirth (especially after passage of the placenta)
allantoin9(biochemistry) A diureide of glyoxylic acid, used in various pharmaceutical and cosmetic products; or a derivative of this compound
allethrin12Either of a pair of related synthetic pyrethroids used in insecticides to paralyse the nervous system.
amygdalin16(biochemistry) A glycoside of benzaldehyde and hydrogen cyanide found in bitter almonds, and in the kernels of some other fruit.
amylopsin16(biochemistry) A pancreatic form of amylase.
antiauxin16(biochemistry) Any substance that inhibits auxin by competing for the same receptors.
antimycin16(biochemistry) Any of several lactone antibiotics, some of which are used for controlling fungi in fish farms
antitoxin16(immunology) An antibody that is capable of neutralising specific toxins that are causative agents of disease.

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8 letter words ending in in

Scrabble WordDefinition
abscisin12Alternative spelling of abscissin
acrolein10(organic chemistry) A pungent, acrid, poisonous liquid aldehyde, CH2=CH-CH=O, made by the destructive distillation of glycerol.
aequorin17(biochemistry) A photoprotein, isolated from luminescent jellyfish and other marine organisms, composed of two distinct units: the apoprotein apoaequorin and the prosthetic group coelenterazine.
alfaquin20
alizarin17(organic chemistry) A red substance, 1,2-dihydroxyanthraquinone, extracted from madder root and used as a dye.
allergin9Something that provokes an allergic reaction; an allergen.
amanitin10(biochemistry) A bicyclic oligopeptide, found in Amanita phalloides, that is a deadly amatoxin
anatoxin15A bacterial toxin (usually an exotoxin) whose toxicity has been weakened or suppressed
anchusin13(organic chemistry) A resinoid colouring matter obtained from alkanet root.
antiarin8Either of two cardiac glycoside poisons produced by the upas tree (Antiaris toxicaria).

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7 letter words ending in in

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abstain9(transitive, reflexive, obsolete) Keep or withhold oneself. [Attested from around 1350 to 1470 until the mid 16th century.]
acrasin9A chemotactic agent produced by some slime moulds
acyloin12(organic chemistry) Any α-hydroxy ketone.
albumin11(biochemistry) Any of a class of monomeric proteins that are soluble in water, and are coagulated by heat; they occur in egg white, milk etc; they function as carrier protein for steroids, fatty acids, and thyroid hormones and play a role in stabilizing extracellular fluid volume.
alkalin11
allicin9(organic chemistry) An organic compound, diallyl thiosulfinate, obtained from garlic, with a variety of medicinal and antibacterial properties.
aneurin7
aspirin9(uncountable, pharmacology) an analgesic drug, acetylsalicylic acid
atropin9Alternative spelling of atropine
bargain10An agreement between parties concerning the sale of property; or a contract by which one party binds himself to transfer the right to some property for a consideration, and the other party binds himself to receive the property and pay the consideration.

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6 letter words ending in in

Scrabble WordDefinition
acetin8(organic chemistry) the triglyceride of acetic acid
adjoin14(transitive) To be in contact or connection with.
alanin6Archaic form of alanine.
aldrin7An insecticide and persistent organic pollutant containing a naphthalene-derived compound.
alevin9Newly hatched fish, especially salmon.
alexin13(biochemistry, dated) A protective substance that exists in the serum or other bodily fluid and is capable of killing microorganisms; complement.
alumin8
amidin9(chemistry) Starch modified by heat so as to become a transparent mass, like horn. It is soluble in cold water.
anilin6
arshin9An obsolete Russian length unit, equal to 71.12 centimeters, or 28 inches.

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5 letter words ending in in

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actin7(biochemistry, uncountable) A globular structural protein that polymerizes in a helical fashion to form an actin filament (or microfilament).
again6Another time; once more. [from 14thc.]
algin6Any of various gelatinous gums, derivatives of alginic acid, derived from algae.
aloin5(pharmacology) A glycoside derivative of anthracene, found in aloe, that is used as a laxative.
amain7(archaic, literary) With all of one's might; mightily; forcefully, violently. [from 16th c.]
auxin12(botany) A class of plant growth substance (often called phytohormones or plant hormones) which play an essential role in coordination of many growth and behavioral processes in the plant life cycle.
basin7a wide bowl for washing, sometimes affixed to a wall
begin8(transitive, intransitive) To start, to initiate or take the first step into something.
blain7A skin swelling or sore; a blister; a blotch.
brain7The control center of the central nervous system of an animal located in the skull which is responsible for perception, cognition, attention, memory, emotion, and action.

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4 letter words ending in in

Scrabble WordDefinition
agin5(colloquial or now often humorous) Alternative form of again
akin8(of persons) Of the same kin; related by blood.
amin6(historical) An arbitrator who assessed and collected revenue in the pargana.
ayin7The sixteenth letter of many Semitic alphabets/abjads (Phoenician, Aramaic, Hebrew, Syriac, Arabic and others).
blin6(obsolete, especially Scotland, Northumbria, Yorkshire) To cease (from); to stop; to desist, to let up.
brin6One of the radiating sticks of a fan. The outermost are larger and longer, and are called panaches.
cain6Alternative form of kain
chin9The bottom of a face, (specifically) the typically jutting jawline below the mouth.
coin6(money) A piece of currency, usually metallic and in the shape of a disc, but sometimes polygonal, or with a hole in the middle.
djin12Alternative spelling of djinn

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3 letter words ending in in

Scrabble WordDefinition
ain3
bin5A box, frame, crib, or enclosed place, used as a storage container.
din4A loud noise; a cacophony or loud commotion.
fin6(ichthyology) One of the appendages of a fish, used to propel itself and to manoeuvre/maneuver.
gin4A colourless non-aged alcoholic liquor made by distilling fermented grains such as barley, corn, oats or rye with juniper berries; the base for many cocktails.
hin6(historical units of measure) A former Hebrew liquid measure of volume (about 3.8 L).
jin10Alternative spelling of jinn
kin7Race; family; breed; kind.
lin3(Britain dialectal, Northern England, Scotland) To desist, to stop to cease.
pin5A needle without an eye (usually) made of drawn-out steel wire with one end sharpened and the other flattened or rounded into a head, used for fastening.

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2 letter words ending in in

Scrabble WordDefinition
in2Used to indicate location, inclusion, or position within spatial, temporal or other limits.

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