methylation
methylation [meth″ĭ-la´shun]
methylation,
methylation
[-lā′shən]
Etymology: Gk, methy, wine, hyle, matter
1 the introduction of a methyl group, CH3, to a chemical compound.
2 the addition of methyl alcohol and naphtha to ethanol to produce denatured alcohol.
methylation [meth″ĭ-la´shun]
the addition of methyl groups.
methylation,
n a phase-II detoxification pathway in the liver; methyl groups combine with toxins to rid the body of various substances.
methylation
(meth´
lā´shn),
n 1. the introduction of a methyl group, CH3, to a chemical compound.
n 2. the addition of methyl alcohol and naphtha to ethanol to produce denatured alcohol.
lā´shn), n 1. the introduction of a methyl group, CH3, to a chemical compound.
n 2. the addition of methyl alcohol and naphtha to ethanol to produce denatured alcohol.
methylation
the addition of methyl groups.
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