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alpha helix

noun
A common structure of proteins, characterized by a single, spiral chain of amino acids stabilized by hydrogen bonds.

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  • alˌpha-helˈi·cal (ălˌfə-hĕlˈĭ-kəl, -hēˈlĭ-) adjective

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