isoprenylation en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English isoprenyl Proto-Indo-European *-tis Proto-Indo-European *-Hō Proto-Indo-European *-tiHō Proto-Italic *-tiō Latin -tiō Latin -ātiōlbor. Old French -ationbor. Middle English -acioun English -ation English isoprenylation From isoprenyl + -ation.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The addition of a hydrophobic isoprenoid group to a protein to facilitate attachment to cell membranes.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| isoprenylations | Number=Plur | lexicographic |