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mucopolysaccharide

mu·co·pol·y·sac·cha·ride
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [myoo-koh-pol-ee-sak-uh-rahyd, -rid]
    • /ˌmyu koʊˌpɒl iˈsæk əˌraɪd, -rɪd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [myoo-koh-pol-ee-sak-uh-rahyd, -rid]
    • /ˌmyu koʊˌpɒl iˈsæk əˌraɪd, -rɪd/

Definitions of mucopolysaccharide word

  • noun mucopolysaccharide (formerly) glycosaminoglycan. 1
  • noun mucopolysaccharide (chemistry) any polysaccharide consisting of alternating units of uronic acids and glycosamines, sometimes esterified with sulfuric acid. 1
  • noun mucopolysaccharide any of a group of complex polysaccharides composed of repeating units of two sugars, one of which contains an amino group 0
  • noun mucopolysaccharide any of a group of complex carbohydrates that provides structural support for connective tissue, lubrication for all body joints, etc. 0
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Origin of mucopolysaccharide

First appearance:

before 1935
One of the 8% newest English words
First recorded in 1935-40; muco- + polysaccharide

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Parts of speech for Mucopolysaccharide

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mucopolysaccharide popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

mucopolysaccharide usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with mucopolysaccharide

  • what is mucopolysaccharide?

Related words

  • glycosaminoglycan

    any of a class of polysaccharides derived from hexosamine that form mucins when complexed with proteins: formerly called mucopolysaccharide.

  • hyaluronic acid

    a mucopolysaccharide serving as a viscous medium in the tissues of the body and as a lubricant in joints.
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