peptidomimetic
/ˌpɛptɪdə(ʊ)mɪˈmɛtɪk/ /pɛpˌtʌɪdə(ʊ)mɪˈmɛtɪk/Pharmacology
noun
A biologically active compound, especially a manufactured one, that resembles a natural peptide such as a cytokine or chemokine.
adjective
Of, relating to, or involving peptidomimetics; designating a peptidomimetic.
Origin
1980s; earliest use found in Science. From peptide + -o- + mimetic.
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