polylysine
noun
A synthetic polypeptide consisting of lysine residues, used to facilitate adhesion of cells to microscope slides, etc.
Origin
1940s.
- take measures
- take no notice
- take no prisoners
- take note
- take notice
- take occasion
- take odds
- take off
- take-off board
- take-off roll
- take-off speed
- take on
- take one for the team
- take one's chance
- take one's courage in both hands
- take one's cue from
- take oneself off
- take one's hat off to
- take one's leave
- take one's life in one's hands
- take one's medicine
- take one's place
- take one's seat
- take one's time
- take (or bear) the consequences