mucopolysaccharide

mucopolysaccharide Definition

muco·poly·sac·cha·ride (myo̵̅o̅′kō päl′i sak′ə rīd′)

noun

any of a group of complex carbohydrates that provides structural support for connective tissue, lubrication for all body joints, etc.

mucopolysaccharide Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

disease: Bethan had a mucopolysaccharide disease called Sanfilippo which involved progressive brain damage.

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