glycosylation

== English == === Etymology === From glycosyl +‎ -ation. === Pronunciation === (General American) IPA(key): /ˌɡlaɪ.koʊ.səˈleɪ.ʃən/ Rhymes: -eɪʃən === Noun === glycosylation (countable and uncountable, plural glycosylations) (organic chemistry) The reaction of a saccharide with a hydroxy or amino functional group to form a glycoside; especially the reaction with a protein or lipid to form a glycoprotein or glycolipid. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== glycosylate glycosylated ==== Translations ====