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posttranslational

(pōstˌtrăns-lāˈshə-nəl, -trănz-)

adjective

Of or relating to a substance or process, such as the addition of sugar groups to form a glycoprotein, that occurs or is formed after translation of protein: a posttranslational modification.

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