Protomer

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any prototropic tautomer.
  2. 2
    Any of the subunits that constitute an oligomeric protein.

Etymology

Etymology 1

Blend of prototropy + tautomer.

Etymology 2

Blend of protein + oligomer.

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