"megaprotein" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: megaproteins [plural]
Etymology: From mega- + protein. Etymology templates: {{pre|en|mega-|protein}} mega- + protein Head templates: {{en-noun}} megaprotein (plural megaproteins)
  1. (biochemistry) An extremely large protein. Categories (topical): Biochemistry

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