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Definition of Methyl group
1. Noun. The univalent radical CH3- derived from methane.
Exact synonyms: Methyl, Methyl Radical
Generic synonyms: Alkyl, Alkyl Group, Alkyl Radical
Specialized synonyms: Aminomethane, Hydroxymethyl
Generic synonyms: Alkyl, Alkyl Group, Alkyl Radical
Specialized synonyms: Aminomethane, Hydroxymethyl
Medical Definition of Methyl group
1. A -CH3 group on a larger molecule. A carbon which is single-bonded to three hydrogens, and has one free bond to the rest of the molecule. (09 Oct 1997)