glycosylation

English

Etymology

From glycosyl +‎ -ation.

Pronunciation

(General American) IPA^(key): /ˌɡlaɪ.koʊ.səˈleɪ.ʃən/
Rhymes: -eɪʃən

Noun

glycosylation (countable and uncountable, plural glycosylations)

(organic chemistry) The reaction of a saccharide with a hydroxy or amino functional group to form a glycoside; especially the reaction with a protein or lipid to form a glycoprotein or glycolipid.

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Translations

organic reaction

Greek: γλυκοζυλίωση f (glykozylíosi)

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