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PEGylation.

The process of covalent attachment of PEG (polyethylene glycol) polymer chains to another molecule, normally a drug or therapeutic protein.

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noun/pɛɡɪleɪʃən/
  1. The process of covalent attachment of PEG (polyethylene glycol) polymer chains to another molecule, normally a drug or therapeutic protein.

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From PEGylate + -ion.

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