polypeptide
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/ˌpɒliˈpɛptaɪd/
chains of amino acids
Etymology
Etymology Information
'polypeptide' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'polus' meaning 'many' and 'peptos' meaning 'digested'.
Historical Evolution
'polypeptide' was formed in the 20th century from the combination of 'poly-' and 'peptide'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any chain of amino acids, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/02/17 06:10