polyketide

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poly- +‎ ketide

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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.

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