dimer

dimer definition - medical

di·mer (dīˈmər)

noun
  1. A molecule consisting of two identical simpler molecules.
  2. A chemical compound consisting of such molecules.

Related Forms:

  • di·merˈic (dī-mĕrˈĭk) adjective

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