# polyglutamation

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. The addition of multiple glutamic acid residues to a molecule through an enzymatic process. An example of this is the attachment of glutamic acid residues to folic acid.

## Etymology
From poly- + glutamation.

## Source
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