posttranslational

[ pohst-trans-ley-shuh-nl, -tranz- ]

/ ˌpoʊst trænsˈleɪ ʃə nl, -trænz- /

noun

Genetics, Biochemistry. occurring after the synthesis of a polypeptide chain.

Nearby words

posttest, posttibial, posttonic, posttranscriptional, posttransfusion, posttranslational, posttraumatic, posttraumatic epilepsy, posttraumatic neck syndrome, posttraumatic stress disorder, posttraumatic syndrome

Origin of posttranslational

1970–75; post- + translational

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