chalone

== English == === Etymology === From Ancient Greek χαλῶν (khalôn), present participle of χαλάω (khaláō, “to slacken”). === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈkæ.ləʊn/, /ˈkeɪ.ləʊn/ === Noun === chalone (plural chalones) (biochemistry) Any of several polypeptide hormones that reversibly inhibit mitosis in the tissues that produce them. ==== Derived terms ==== === Anagrams === cholane