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:
glycosylationsOrigin of Glycosylation
glycose a monosaccharide (variant of glucose) –yl –ation
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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