myEtymology.com: English etymology of protamine

Etymology of the English word protamine

the English word protamine

derived from the English word amine

derived from the English word ammonium

derived from the English word ammonia

using the English suffix -ium

using the English suffix -ine

derived from the German word protamine

using the English prefix prot-

The earliest known usage of protamine in English dates from the 19th century.

Word found in Modern English