English word decahistidine comes from English deca-, English histidine
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| deca- | English (eng) | In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 10. Symbol: da. Ten. |
| histidine | English (eng) | (amino acid) An essential amino acid C6H9N3O2 found in most animal proteins; essential for tissue growth and repair. |
| decahistidine | English (eng) | A section of ten histidine amino acids added to a protein (such a section does not exist in nature). An oligopeptide consisting of ten histidine moieties. |