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Definition of Macromolecule
1. Noun. Any very large complex molecule; found only in plants and animals.
Exact synonyms: Supermolecule
Generic synonyms: Molecule, Organic Compound
Specialized synonyms: Protein, Carbohydrate, Saccharide, Sugar, Lipid, Lipide, Lipoid, Nucleic Acid
Derivative terms: Macromolecular
Generic synonyms: Molecule, Organic Compound
Specialized synonyms: Protein, Carbohydrate, Saccharide, Sugar, Lipid, Lipide, Lipoid, Nucleic Acid
Derivative terms: Macromolecular
Definition of Macromolecule
1. Noun. (context: chemistry biochemistry) A very large molecule, especially used in reference to large biological polymers (e.g. nucleic acids and proteins). ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Macromolecule
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Medical Definition of Macromolecule
1. Biological term relating to large molecules including, proteins, nucleic acids and carbohydrates, but probably not phospholipids. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)