heavy chain

noun

The larger polypeptide chain of an immunoglobulin molecule.

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Meanings

nounheavy chain (plural heavy chains)

plural heavy chains

  1. molecular biologybiochemistryThe larger polypeptide chain of an immunoglobulin molecule.
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