Sialic Acid Definition
sī-ălĭk
noun
Any of a group of amino carbohydrates that are components of mucoproteins and glycoproteins, especially in animal tissue and blood cells.
American Heritage Medicine
Other Word Forms of Sialic Acid
Noun
Singular:
sialic acidPlural:
sialic-acidsOrigin of Sialic Acid
Greek sialon saliva –ic
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
Find Similar Words
Find similar words to sialic acid using the buttons below.