DAN

  1. Noun.  (biochemistry) (acronym of, deadenylating nuclease) a protein that binds the 5' cap of mRNA and begins degradation in the 3' to 5' direction.
  2. Proper noun.  (biblical character) Fifth son of Jacob, by his wife's handmaid Bilhah.
  3. Proper noun.  (biblical) One of the Israelite tribes, descended from Dan.
  4. Proper noun.  (given name, male) of biblical origin.
  5. Proper noun.  A nickname for Daniel.
  6. Proper noun.  (surname) .
  7. Noun.  (obsolete) A title of respect: Sir, Master.
  8. Noun.  A rank of black belt in martial arts.
  9. Noun.  Someone who has achieved a level of black belt.

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