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glycoprotein

/ˌɡlaɪkoʊˈprɒtɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does glycoprotein mean?

noun

A protein that contains carbohydrate groups attached to its polypeptide chain.

Example

"The glycoprotein on the surface of the cell played a crucial role in cell signaling."

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