polyprotein
noun
poly·pro·tein
ˌpäl-i-ˈprō-ˌtēn, -ˈprōt-ē-ən 
: a large protein that is cleaved into separate smaller proteins with different biological functions
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“Polyprotein.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/polyprotein. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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