Myosin
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈmaɪ.oʊsɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Myosin is a noun meaning (biochemistry) Any of a large family of motor proteins found in eukaryotic tissues, allowing mobility in muscles.
Meaning
(biochemistry) Any of a large family of motor proteins found in eukaryotic tissues, allowing mobility in muscles.
More Meanings
- An albuminous body present in dead muscle formed in the process of coagulation which takes place in rigor mortis.
Word Forms
- myosins
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include actin, keratin, atp, actomyosin, myofilament, paramyosin.
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