regression constant

the value of a response or dependent variable in a regression equation when its associated predictor or independent variables equal zero (i.e., are at baseline levels). Graphically, this is equivalent to the y-intercept, or the point at which the regression line crosses the y-axis.

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May 8th 2024

peptide

peptide

n. a short chain of amino acids linked by peptide bonds. Peptides are usually identified by the number of amino acids in the chain. For example, dipeptides have two amino acids, tripeptides three, tetrapeptides four, and so on. See also polypeptide; protein.