calmodulin

(kal mäjo̵̅o̅ lin′, -jə-)

noun

a protein in nearly all cells that binds to calcium and regulates many important cell functions, as nerve impulse transmissions and muscle action

Origin: cal(cium) + modul(ate) + -in

See calmodulin in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
A calcium-binding protein found in all nucleated cells that affects the activity of many calcium-sensitive enzymes, including those involved in muscular contraction.

Origin:

Origin: cal(cium)

Origin: + modul(ate)

Origin: + -in

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