English word polyketide comes from English poly- (Many. Polymer.), English ketide
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| poly- | English (eng) | Many. Polymer. |
| ketide | English (eng) | (organic chemistry) Any organic compound containing adjacent methylene and carbonyl functional groups. |
| polyketide | English (eng) | (biochemistry) Any of many biochemical intermediates, having such a structure, that have a role in biosynthesis and metabolism.. (organic chemistry) Any polymer whose monomer is a ketide. |