inflammasome

English edit

Etymology edit

inflammatory +‎ -some

Noun edit

inflammasome (plural inflammasomes)

(biochemistry) A multi-protein complex that is responsible for inflammatory rheumatic diseases via activation of caspases.

Derived terms edit

inflammasomal

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