glycoprotein

[ glahy-koh-proh-teen, -tee-in ]
/ ˌglaɪ koʊˈproʊ tin, -ti ɪn /

noun Biochemistry.

any of a group of complex proteins, as mucin, containing a carbohydrate combined with a simple protein.
Also glucoprotein.
Also called gly·co·pep·tide [glahy-koh-pep-tahyd] /ˌglaɪ koʊˈpɛp taɪd/.

Origin of glycoprotein

First recorded in 1905–10; glyco- + protein

British Dictionary definitions for glycopeptide

glycoprotein

glucoprotein or glycopeptide (ˌɡlaɪkəʊˈpɛptaɪd)

/ (ˌɡlaɪkəʊˈprəʊtiːn) /

noun

any of a group of conjugated proteins containing small amounts of carbohydrates as prosthetic groups See also mucoprotein

Medical definitions for glycopeptide (1 of 2)

glycopeptide
[ glī′kō-pĕptīd′ ]

n.

Glycoprotein.

Medical definitions for glycopeptide (2 of 2)

glycoprotein
[ glī′kō-prōtēn′ ]

n.

Any of a group of conjugated proteins that contain a carbohydrate as the nonprotein component.

Scientific definitions for glycopeptide

glycoprotein
[ glī′kō-prōtēn′ ]

Any of a group of cellular macromolecules that are made up of proteins bonded to one or more carbohydrate chains.