oligopeptide
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/ˌɒlɪɡoʊˈpɛptaɪd/
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/ˌɒlɪɡəʊˈpɛptaɪd/
small chain of amino acids
Etymology
Etymology Information
'oligopeptide' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'oligos,' meaning 'few,' and 'peptos,' meaning 'digested.'
Historical Evolution
'oligos' combined with 'peptos' in scientific terminology to form the modern English word 'oligopeptide'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to 'a few digested units,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a small chain of amino acids.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a peptide consisting of a relatively small number of amino acids, typically fewer than 20.
Oligopeptides play a crucial role in various biological processes.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/02/17 06:21