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