Melanin
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmɛlənɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Melanin is a noun meaning (biochemistry) Any of a group of naturally occurring dark pigments, especially the pigment found in skin, hair, fur, and feathers.
Meaning
(biochemistry) Any of a group of naturally occurring dark pigments, especially the pigment found in skin, hair, fur, and feathers.
Example Sentences
Generally, cephalopod ink includes melanin, enzymes related to melanin production, catecholamines, peptidoglycans, free amino acids and metals (Derby 2014) .
Word Forms
- melanins
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include melanoprotein, melanogenesis, melanocyte, eumelanin, pheomelanin, prepromelanin.
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