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sialic

/sɪˈælɪk/ noun · British & US
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What does sialic mean?

noun

A type of sugar found in the cell membranes of many organisms, particularly in the nervous system. It is also known as sialic acid.

Example

"The researcher studied the role of sialic in the development of the nervous system."

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