ectodomain en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈɛktoʊdoʊˌmeɪn/ (General-American)
Etymology
Etymology tree Ancient Greek ἐκ (ek) Ancient Greek ἐντός (entós) Ancient Greek ἐκτός (ektós)der. English ecto- English domain English ectodomain From ecto- + domain.
Meanings
- The portion of a polypeptide on a cell membrane that extends beyond the membrane into the extracellular space.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ectodomains | Number=Plur | lexicographic |