Compounds and molecular complexes that consist of very large numbers of atoms and are generally over 500 kDa in size. In biological systems macromolecular substances usually can be visualized using ELECTRON MICROSCOPY and are distinguished from ORGANELLES by the lack of a membrane structure.
Synonyms: 0, Compounds, Macromolecular, Complexes, Macromolecular, Substances, Macromolecular, Macromolecular Compounds, Macromolecular Compounds and Complexes, Macromolecular Complexes, Macromolecular Substances
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general only; do not use as a routine coordinate with specific macromolecular substances ,2005; see MACROMOLECULAR SYSTEMS 1966-2004 ,2005
identifier
D046911