misfold

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Definition of misfold word

noun misfold (biochemistry) (of a protein or nucleic acid) To fold into an unusual or incorrect tertiary structure; often a cause of Alzheimer's and similar diseases. 1

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misfold popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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