ectodomain

English

Etymology

ecto- +‎ domain

Pronunciation

(General American) IPA^(key): /ˈɛktoʊdoʊˌmeɪn/

Noun

ectodomain (plural ectodomains)

(biochemistry) The portion of a polypeptide on a cell membrane that extends beyond the membrane into the extracellular space.

Synonyms

exodomain

Derived terms

ectodomain shedding

Related terms

endodomain

Anagrams

adenotomic

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