pegylation

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/pɛɡɪleɪʃən/

noun

The process of covalent attachment of PEG (polyethylene glycol) polymer chains to another molecule, normally a drug or therapeutic protein.

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Meanings

pegylation1

nounpegylation (plural pegylations)

plural pegylations

  1. alternativeAlternative form of PEGylation.

PEGylation2

nounPEGylation (plural PEGylations)

plural PEGylations · alternative pegylation

  1. chemistryThe process of covalent attachment of PEG (polyethylene glycol) polymer chains to another molecule, normally a drug or therapeutic protein.

Origin

From PEGylate + -ion.

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APA

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MLA

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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “pegylation,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pegylation.

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