derivative
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de·riv·a·tive
(dĕ-riv'ă-tiv),1. Relating to or producing derivation.
2. Something produced by modification of something preexisting.
3. Specifically, a chemical compound that may be produced from another compound of similar structure in one or more steps, as in replacement of H by an alkyl, acyl, or amino group.
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de·riv·a·tive
(dĕ-riv'ă-tiv)1. Relating to or producing derivation.
2. Something produced by modification of something preexisting.
3. Specifically, a chemical compound produced from another compound in one or more steps, as in replacement of H by an alkyl, acyl, or amino group.
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012
de·riv·a·tive
(dĕ-riv'ă-tiv)Chemical compound that may be produced from another compound of similar structure in one or more steps.
Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012