peptidomimetic

English

Etymology

From peptide +‎ -o- +‎ mimetic.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pɛpˌtaɪdoʊmɪˈmɛtɪk/

Noun

peptidomimetic (plural peptidomimetics)

  1. (biochemistry) A small protein-like chain designed to mimic a peptide, but with altered chemical properties.
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