teff
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- noun
- /tɛf/
- Specialized
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teff
- Health enthusiasts are increasingly using teff in their diets due to its high protein content and essential nutrients.
- teff injera
- teff flour
- teff, the grain
The most common being wheat, rice, oats, corn, and teff.
- The most common being wheat, rice, oats, corn, and teff.
Examples
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The gene expression experiments were consistent with previous studies that indicated Gln is important for promoting the T effector (Teff) cell differentiation program at the expense of alternative programs such as the Tfh cell program (Nakaya et al., 2014).
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Injera is a staple of the Ethiopian diet made from teff, an indigenous grain.
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The strong correlations between TCR signal strength, Irf4 expression, and Teff-Tfh cell fate outcomes suggested a functional role for Irf4 concentrations in alternate Th cell fate decisions.
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We have demonstrated that concentrations of Irf4, set by TCR signal strength, coordinate Tfh-Teff cell fate trajectories by activating the Bcl6-Blimp-1 counter-antagonistic gene regulatory module.
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Teff is a highly nutritious grain that is often used to make injera, a traditional Ethiopian flatbread.
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This unique grain, teff, is not only a staple in Ethiopian cuisine but also gaining popularity in Western health food markets.
Synonyms
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An edible seed from plants like wheat or rice used as food
A grass from Ethiopia grown for very small edible seeds used to make flour
An African grass that farmers grow for very small edible seeds used for flour and animal feed
An African grass that people grow for seeds that make white flour and for animal feed
Compounds
- Specialized
An African grass that farmers grow for very small edible seeds used for flour and animal feed
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Etymology
Teff comes from an Ethiopian language and may come from the word täff, which can mean 'to be lost' because the seeds are so tiny they can easily disappear. So a helpful way to remember teff is that it is a very small grain used to make injera and other foods.