glycosylation

English

Etymology

From glycosyl +‎ -ation.

Pronunciation

  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˌɡlaɪ.koʊ.səˈleɪ.ʃən/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)
  • Rhymes: -eɪʃən

Noun

glycosylation (countable and uncountable, plural glycosylations)

  1. (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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