polyprotein en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *pleh₁-der. Proto-Indo-European *polh₁ús Ancient Greek πολῠ́ς (polŭ́s)lbor. English poly- English protein English polyprotein From poly- + protein.
Meanings
- Any protein (especially ones produced by viruses) that cleave to produce a number of polypeptides, some of which act as hormones
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| polyproteins | Number=Plur | lexicographic |