sialic

UK
/saɪˈælɪk/
US
/saɪˈælɪk/

Translations

sialicadjective
UK
/saɪˈælɪk/
US
/saɪˈælɪk/
The sialic acid is an important component of glycoproteins.
Сиаловая кислота является важным компонентом гликопротеинов.

Definitions

sialicadjective
Relating to or containing sialic acid, a type of sugar found in animal tissues.
The sialic component of the cell membrane plays a crucial role in cellular recognition processes.
Of or pertaining to saliva or the salivary glands.
The patient was diagnosed with a sialic obstruction affecting the salivary ducts.