Helix Synonyms

hēlĭks
A structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. spiral
  2. coil
  3. volute
  4. whorl
Type genus of the family Helicidae
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. genus Helix

Words Related to Helix

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. helical
  2. alpha-helices
  3. beta-sheet
  4. beta-sheets
  5. dimer
  6. antiparallel
  7. polyproline
  8. beta-barrel
  9. polypeptide

Helix Sentence Examples

  • Each wing forms a mobile helix or screw.

  • The molecule consists of a short triple helix about 105 nm in length with a large globular domain at each end.

  • Hedera helix, is the only native British evergreen climbing shrub.

  • These two bonds act to stop the alpha helix forming.

  • Although the common ivy Hedera helix appears the most frequent, a variety of cultivars and other species are available for horticultural use.

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