polyketide

See also: polykétide

English

Etymology

From poly- +‎ ketide.

Noun

polyketide (plural polyketides)

1. (organic chemistry) Any polymer whose monomer is a ketide.
2. (biochemistry) Any of many biochemical intermediates, having such a structure, that have a role in biosynthesis and metabolism.

Synonyms

• acetogenin

Derived terms

• polyketidic

Translations

Translations

• Finnish: polyketidi
• Italian: polichetide m