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Myosin

//ˈmaɪ.oʊsɪn// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Any of a large family of motor proteins found in eukaryotic tissues, allowing mobility in muscles. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    the commonest protein in muscle; a globulin that combines with actin to form actomyosin wordnet
  3. 3
    An albuminous body present in dead muscle formed in the process of coagulation which takes place in rigor mortis. countable, uncountable

Etymology

From myo- (“relating to muscle”), and Ancient Greek μυός (muós), genitive of μῦς (mûs, “muscle”) + -in.

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