farnesyl en · NOUN
Etymology
From farnesol + -yl. Thus ultimately from Farnese via Vachellia farnesiana (sweet acacia tree) and its namesake Odoardo Cardinal Farnese.
Meanings
- The univalent radical derived from farnesol.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| farnesyls | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
farnesylate · farnesyl pyrophosphate · farnesyltransferase · farnesylpyrophosphate