ependymin

Term: ependymin

Literally meaning: “protein of covering”

Origin: Μed Greek

'åπένδυμα < 'åπενδύω]> επί-/epi-(= “upon”, “on”, “besides” “in addition”) + 'åνδύω/endyo(=cover, dress)

Coined/History 

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Definition

Ependymin is a glycoprotein associated with memory and neuronal regeneration.