glycoprotein

noun

gly·​co·​pro·​tein ˌglī-kō-ˈprō-ˌtēn 

-ˈprō-tē-ən

: a conjugated protein in which the nonprotein group is a carbohydrate

Examples of glycoprotein in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

These collagens, elastins, and glycoproteins help the donor cells integrate into the body’s own tissue while encouraging innate fat cells and blood vessels to bloom in the area. —Jolene Edgar, Allure, 19 Nov. 2025

The formula itself is packed with glycerin, squalane and glycoproteins (which helps replenish moisture loss). —Denise Primbet, Glamour, 7 Nov. 2025

The initial version of the sensor is based on a substrate of the influenza virus glycoprotein called neuraminidase, which flu viruses use to help infect the host’s cells. —Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025

Snail mucin is packed with glycoproteins and hyaluronic acid—but don’t expect overnight miracles. —Simon Hill, Wired News, 31 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1908, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing glycoprotein

• spike glycoprotein

Rhymes for glycoprotein

• acetylene
• adenosine
• amphetamine
• anthropocene
• antipyrine
• apomorphine
• apoprotein
• aquamarine
• arsphenamine
• azobenzene
• buprenorphine
• chlorobenzene

Medical Definition

glycoprotein

noun

gly·​co·​pro·​tein -ˈprō-ˌtēn, -ˈprōt-ē-ən 

: a conjugated protein in which the nonprotein group is a carbohydrate

called also glucoprotein

compare mucoprotein