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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

glycosylation

/ˌɡlaɪkoʊsɪˈleɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does glycosylation mean?

noun

The process of attaching carbohydrate molecules to proteins or lipids, often involving the addition of a carbohydrate group to a protein or lipid molecule.

Example

"The glycosylation of proteins is a crucial step in the production of antibodies."

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