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