# glycosylation

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌɡlaɪ.koʊ.səˈleɪ.ʃən/ · frequency rank #67,479

## Definitions
1. The reaction of a saccharide with a hydroxy or amino functional group to form a glycoside; especially the reaction with a protein or lipid to form a glycoprotein or glycolipid.

## Etymology
From glycosyl + -ation.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/glycosylation