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Glossary of Biochemistry Terms
beginning with letter M
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M
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noun (pl=Ms, pl2=M's)
  1. The thirteenth letter of the English alphabet; a vocal consonant, and from the manner of its formation, is called the labio-nasal consonant.
proper noun
  1. fictional character from the James Bond stories and films
abbreviation or M.
  1. Monsieur
  2. male
  3. Monday
  4. Mother
  5. (context, size) Medium
  6. (context, US, roadway) Michigan; Usage note: This designation is used within Michigan.
  7. mature
  8. (context, cricket, in batting figures) the number of minutes a player spent at the crease
  9. (context, cricket, in bowling figures) the number of maiden overs bowled
maltase
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noun
  1. (enzyme) An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of maltose to glucose; often associated with amylase.
MAO
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initialism
  1. (enzyme) monoamine oxidase
melanin
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noun
  1. Any of a group of naturally occurring dark pigments, especially the pigment found in skin, hair, fur, and feathers.
methionine
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noun
  1. (amino acid) A sulphur-containing essential amino acid, C5H11NO2S, found in most protein; it is lipotropic.
mineralocorticoid
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noun
  1. (steroid hormone) Any of a group of steroid hormones, characterised by their similarity to aldosterone and their influence on salt and water metabolism.
mRNA
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initialism
  1. (biochemistry) messenger RNA
mucoid
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adjective
  1. Of or pertaining to mucus; mucoidal.
mucopolysaccharide
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noun
  1. (chemistry) any polysaccharide consisting of alternating units of uronic acids and glycosamines, sometimes esterified with sulfuric acid
myosin
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noun
  1. An albuminous body present in dead muscle formed in the process of coagulation which takes place in rigor mortis.
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