secondary structure (redirected from Protein structure, secondary)

secondary structure [′sek·ən‚der·ē ′strək·chər]

(biochemistry)

The conformation of a protein or peptide molecule with respect to nearest-neighbor amino acids.

(geology)

A structure such as a fault, fold, or joint resulting from tectonic movement that started after the rock in which it is found was emplaced.

(paleontology)

A coarse structure usually between the thin sheets in the protective wall of a tintinnid.