superhelix

English

Etymology

From super- +‎ helix.

Pronunciation

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Noun

superhelix (plural superhelices or superhelixes)

1. (molecular biology) The shape formed by a helix which in turn is twisted into a larger helix

Derived terms

• superhelical
• superhelically
• superhelicity

See also

• superhelix on Wikipedia.Wikipedia