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dendrimer

/ˈdɛndrɪmər/ /ˈdɛndrəˌmər/

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noun

Dendrímero

Any polymer or oligomer having branches of atoms strung off a central spine.

Examples :

"The scientist created a dendrimer to deliver medicine directly to the cancer cells, using its branched structure to carry many drug molecules at once. "

El científico creó un dendrímero para administrar medicamentos directamente a las células cancerosas, utilizando su estructura ramificada para transportar muchas moléculas de fármaco a la vez.

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noun

Dendrímero

A graph formed of branches from a central core.

Examples :

"The scientist designed a dendrimer with branches radiating outwards from a central molecule, resembling a tiny tree. "

El científico diseñó un dendrímero con ramas que irradiaban hacia afuera desde una molécula central, asemejándose a un árbol diminuto.

chemistry material structure compound