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PEGylate.

To subject to PEGylation (To react polyethylene glycol (PEG) with a protein such as interferon in order to disguise its presence to the immune system).

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/pɛɡɪleɪt/
  1. To subject to PEGylation (To react polyethylene glycol (PEG) with a protein such as interferon in order to disguise its presence to the immune system).

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Where this word comes from

From PEGyl + -ate (verb-forming suffix).

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