heavy chain

noun

Definition of HEAVY CHAIN

: either of the two larger of the four polypeptide chains comprising antibodies — compare light chain

1964

Medical Dictionary

noun \ˈhev-ē-ˈchān\

: either of the two larger of the four polypeptide chains comprising antibodies—compare light chain

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