Definitions for relaxins

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relaxins re·lax·in

Spelling: [ri-lak-sin]

IPA: /rɪˈlæk sɪn/

Relaxins is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 376 anagrams from letters in relaxins (aeilnrsx).

Definitions for relaxins

noun

1. a polypeptide hormone produced by the corpus luteum during pregnancy that causes the pelvic ligaments and cervix to relax during pregnancy and delivery.
2. a polypeptide hormone produced by the corpus luteum during pregnancy that causes the pelvic ligaments and cervix to relax during pregnancy and delivery.

Origin of relaxins

First recorded in 1925-30; relax + -in²