ectodomain

English

Etymology

ecto- +‎ domain

Pronunciation

• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈɛktoʊdoʊˌmeɪn/

Noun

ectodomain (plural ectodomains)

1. (biochemistry) The portion of a polypeptide on a cell membrane that extends beyond the membrane into the extracellular space.

Synonyms

• exodomain

Derived terms

• ectodomain shedding

Related terms

• endodomain

Anagrams

• adenotomic, codominate