Hemocyanin
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hemocyanin is a noun meaning (biochemistry) a blue copper-containing respiratory pigment (a metalloprotein) found in most molluscs, and some arthropods.
Meaning
(biochemistry) a blue copper-containing respiratory pigment (a metalloprotein) found in most molluscs, and some arthropods.
Word Forms
- hemocyanins
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include limpet, keyhole, oxyhemocyanin, oxyhaemocyanin, phytocyanin, cryptocyanin.
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