polypeptide
noun
poly·pep·tide ˌpä-lē-ˈpep-ˌtīd 
: a molecular chain of amino acids
polypeptidic
ˌpä-lē-(ˌ)pep-ˈti-dik
adjective 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Keep your lips moisturized with this ultra-hydrating, plumping, polypeptide treatment that increases the volume of lip contours, leaving the appearance of naturally full lips. 
Daisy Maldonado, SELF, 12 Aug. 2022 But Mounjaro targets a second hormone, the glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide, as well. Matthew Herper, STAT, 14 May 2022 There are also polypeptide chains that are the sides of the ladder, connecting the rungs vertically. Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 8 Apr. 2022 Vitamin C derivative of choice is an ascorbic acid polypeptide. Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2021 The researchers found success using soy protein isolate—which has an entirely different molecular composition from spider silk—due to the fact that all proteins are comprised of polypeptide chains. Daisy Hernandez, Popular Mechanics, 14 June 2021 It is synthesized as part of two much longer polypeptides, the product of the initial long open reading frame (orf1a), and from the orf1b, the orf1ab polypeptide. William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 4 June 2021 Aviptadil is a synthetic form of human vasoactive intestinal polypeptide, which is highly concentrated in the lungs. Melissa Healystaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2020 That is seven more years those polypeptides would receive if they were approved under the rules for regular small-molecule drugs, such as pills. Jeff Stein, Washington Post, 20 Dec. 2019 See More
Daisy Maldonado, SELF, 12 Aug. 2022 But Mounjaro targets a second hormone, the glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide, as well. Matthew Herper, STAT, 14 May 2022 There are also polypeptide chains that are the sides of the ladder, connecting the rungs vertically. Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 8 Apr. 2022 Vitamin C derivative of choice is an ascorbic acid polypeptide. Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2021 The researchers found success using soy protein isolate—which has an entirely different molecular composition from spider silk—due to the fact that all proteins are comprised of polypeptide chains. Daisy Hernandez, Popular Mechanics, 14 June 2021 It is synthesized as part of two much longer polypeptides, the product of the initial long open reading frame (orf1a), and from the orf1b, the orf1ab polypeptide. William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 4 June 2021 Aviptadil is a synthetic form of human vasoactive intestinal polypeptide, which is highly concentrated in the lungs. Melissa Healystaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2020 That is seven more years those polypeptides would receive if they were approved under the rules for regular small-molecule drugs, such as pills. Jeff Stein, Washington Post, 20 Dec. 2019 See More Word History
Etymology
International Scientific Vocabulary
First Known Use
1903, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
polypeptide
noun
poly·pep·tide ˌpäl-i-ˈpep-ˌtīd
: a molecular chain of amino acids