cha·lone (k  l n , k ln)n. Any of several polypeptides that are produced by a body tissue and that cause the reversible inhibition of mitosis in the cells of that tissue. [From Greek khal n, present participle of khaln, to slacken.] |
chalone [ˈkæləʊn]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Physiology) any internal secretion that inhibits a physiological process or function
[from Greek khalōn, from khalan to slacken]
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