oligopeptide

noun

oligopeptide

noun

Etymology From oligo- + peptide.

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Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A peptide containing a relatively small number of amino acids

Derived terms: cyclooligopeptide, oligopeptidase, oligopeptidic
Related terms: polypeptide

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