| protein folding | A rapid biochemical reaction involved in the formation of proteins. It begins even before a protein has been completely synthesised and proceeds through discrete intermediates (primary, secondary, and tertiary structures) before the final structure (quaternary structure) is developed. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| folding | 1. The act of making a fold or folds; also, a fold; a doubling; a plication. "The lower foldings of the vest." (Addison) 2. <agriculture> The keepig of sheep in inclosures on arable land, etc. Folding boat, a portable boat made by stretching canvas, etc, over jointed framework, used in campaigning, and by tourists, etc. Folding chair, a chair which may be shut up compactly for carriage or stowage; a camp chair. Folding door, one of two or more doors filling a single and hung upon hinges. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| folding fracture | A deformity in children consisting of a local bulging caused by the longitudinal compression of the soft bone; it occurs commonly in the radius or ulna or both. Synonym: folding fracture. (05 Mar 2000) |