ectodomain
nounUS /ˈɛktoʊdoʊˌmeɪn/
Etymology From ecto- + domain.
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Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Natural sciences, Physical sciences The portion of a polypeptide on a cell membrane that extends beyond the membrane into the extracellular space.
- Synonyms
- exodomain
- Derived terms
- ectodomain shedding
- Related terms
- endodomain