| hexamer | See: virion. 2. A complex or compound containing six subunits or moieties (e.g., a protein complex with six polypeptide chains or an oligopeptide with six amino acid residues). Origin: hexa-+ G. Meros, part (05 Mar 2000) |
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| hexameric | Containing six subunits or moieties. (05 Mar 2000) |
| hexamerous | <botany> In six parts; in sixes. Origin: Hexa- + Gr. Part. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |