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klotho

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A transmembrane protein, a novel β-glucuronidase, that, in addition to other effects, provides some control over the sensitivity of the organism to insulin and appears to be involved in aging.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

the Greek goddess of fate who spins the thread of life

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Synonyms: Clotho

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: Greek deity

History

Etymology

See Clotho