peptidomimetic

English

Etymology

From peptide +‎ -o- +‎ mimetic.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /pɛpˌtaɪdoʊmɪˈmɛtɪk/

Noun

peptidomimetic (plural peptidomimetics)

1. (biochemistry) A small protein-like chain designed to mimic a peptide, but with altered chemical properties.