ectodomain

English

Etymology

From ecto- +‎ domain.

Pronunciation

Noun

ectodomain (plural ectodomains)

  1. (biochemistry) The portion of a polypeptide on a cell membrane that extends beyond the membrane into the extracellular space.

Synonyms

Derived terms

  • ectodomain shedding

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