| glypiation | <biochemistry, molecular biology> Common modification of the C terminus of membrane attached proteins in which a phosphatidyl inositol moiety is linked through glucosamine and mannose to a phosphoryl ethanolamine residue that is linked to the C terminal amino acid of the protein by its amino group. Glypiation is the sole means of attachment of such proteins to the membrane. The name comes from the addition of glycosyl phosphatidyl inositol (PI). (18 Nov 1997) |
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| glyptic | 1. Of or pertaining to gem engraving. 2. <chemical> Figured; marked as with figures. See: Glyph. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| glyptodon | <paleontology> An extinct South American quaternary mammal, allied to the armadillos. It was as large as an ox, was covered with tessellated scales, and had fluted teeth. Origin: Gr. Carved, engraved +, tooth. See Glyph. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| glyptodont | <paleontology> One of a family (glyptodontidae) of extinct South American edentates, of which Glyptodon is the type. About twenty species are known. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| glyptographic | Relating to glyptography, or the art of engraving on precious stones. Origin: Cf. F. Glyptographique. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| glyptography | The art or process of engraving on precious stones. Origin: Gr. Carved: cf. F. Glyptographie. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| glysobuzole | N-(5-Isobutyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)-p-methoxybenzenesulfonamide;an oral hypoglycaemic agent for the treatment of diabetes mellitus. Synonym: glysobuzole. (05 Mar 2000) |
| glyster | An old term for enema. Origin: G. Klyster, fr. Klyzo, fut. Klyso, to wash out (05 Mar 2000) |