# galectin

> English word · Noun · IPA /ɡəˈlɛk.tɪn/

## Definitions
1. A lectin that binds galactosides

## Etymology
Blend of galactoside + lectin.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/galectin