glycosyl

/ˈɡlaɪkoʊsɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of sugar or a sugar derivative that is linked to another molecule, especially a protein or lipid, by a glycosidic bond.

“The glycosyl groups were analyzed in the laboratory to understand their role in cellular processes.”

Synonyms

  • glycoside
  • sugar derivative

Antonyms

  • amino acid
  • peptide