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de·na·tured
(dē-nā'tyūrd),1. Made unnatural or changed from the normal in any of its characteristics; often applied to proteins or nucleic acids heated or otherwise treated to the point where tertiary structural characteristics are altered.
2. Adulterated, as by addition of methanol to ethanol.
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de·na·tured
(dē-nā'chŭrd)1. Made unnatural or changed from the normal; often applied to proteins or nucleic acids heated or otherwise treated to the point where tertiary structural characteristics are altered.
2. Adulterated, as by addition of methanol to ethanol.
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012
de·na·tured
(dē-nā'chŭrd)1. Made unnatural or changed from the normal in any of its characteristics.
2. Adulterated, as by addition of methanol to ethanol.
Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012