myosin

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6
Pronunciation
/ˈmaɪ.oʊsɪn/

Definition of myosin

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)Any of a large family of motor proteins found in eukaryotic tissues, allowing mobility in muscles.
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noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)Any of a large family of motor proteins found in eukaryotic tissues, allowing mobility in muscles.
  2. (countable, uncountable)An albuminous body present in dead muscle formed in the process of coagulation which takes place in rigor mortis.

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Etymology

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

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