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posttranslational

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post⋅trans⋅la⋅tion⋅al

  [pohst-trans-ley-shuh-nl, -tranz-]
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–noun
Genetics, Biochemistry. occurring after the synthesis of a polypeptide chain.
Origin:
1970–75; post- + translational
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post·trans·la·tion·al   (pōst'trāns-lā'shə-nəl, -trānz-)   
adj.  Of or relating to a substance or process, such as the addition of sugar groups to form a glycoprotein, that occurs or is formed after translation of protein: a posttranslational modification.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Main Entry: post·trans·la·tion·al
Pronunciation: -tran(t)s-'lA-shn&l, -sh&n-&l
Function: adjective
: occurring or existing after genetic translation <posttranslational modification of a molecule> —post·trans·la·tion·al·ly /-E/ adverb
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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