Farnesyl Definition

noun

(biochemistry) The univalent radical derived from farnesol.

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Singular:
farnesyl
Plural:
farnesyls

Origin of Farnesyl

  • farnesol +‎ -yl. Thus ultimately from Farnese via Acacia farnesiana (the sweet acacia tree) and its namesake Odoardo Cardinal Farnese.

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