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peptide

Pronunciation: /ˈpɛptʌɪd/
Definition of peptide

noun

Biochemistry
  • a compound consisting of two or more amino acids linked in a chain, the carboxyl group of each acid being joined to the amino group of the next by a bond of the type OCNH.

Origin:

early 20th century: from German Peptid, back-formation from Polypeptid 'polypeptide'

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