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mucopolysaccharide

/ˌmjuː.kəʊˌpɒl.ɪˈsæk.ə.raɪd/

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noun

/ˌmjuː.kəʊˌpɒl.ɪˈsæk.ə.raɪd/C2formalscientific
  • ruСложный полисахарид, содержащий аминогруппу, встречающийся главным образом как компонент соединительной ткани.

A complex polysaccharide containing an amino group, occurring chiefly as a component of connective tissue.

  1. Complex carbohydrate in connective tissueC2formalmedical

    A complex polysaccharide containing an amino group, found mainly as a component of connective tissue.

    ruСложный углевод в соединительной ткани

    • Mucopolysaccharides are essential for the structure of cartilage and tendons.
    • The doctor explained how mucopolysaccharides help maintain joint health.
    • Certain genetic disorders affect the breakdown of mucopolysaccharides in the body.
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  • mucopolysaccharides plural form
  • mucopolysaccharides' possessive plural form
  • mucopolysaccharide's possessive singular form