superhelix en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *úp Proto-Indo-European *-er Proto-Indo-European *upér Proto-Italic *super Latin super Latin super-lbor. English super- English helix English superhelix From super- + helix.
Meanings
- (qualifier:molecular biology) The shape formed by a helix which in turn is twisted into a larger helix
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| superhelices | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| superhelixes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |