Glycosylation Definition

glīkō-sĭ-lāshən
noun
The addition of saccharides to proteins or lipids to form a glycoprotein or glycolipid.
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Other Word Forms of Glycosylation

Noun

Singular:
glycosylation
Plural:
glycosylations

Origin of Glycosylation

  • glycose a monosaccharide (variant of glucose) –yl –ation

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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