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sialic acid /si·al·ic ac·id/ (si-al´ik) any of a group of acetylated derivatives of neuraminic acid; they occur in many polysaccharides, glycoproteins, and glycolipids in animals and bacteria.

sialic acid

Any of a group of amino carbohydrates that are components of mucoproteins and glycoproteins, especially in animal tissue and blood cells.

sialic acid

[si-al′ik]

any N-acyl derivative of neuraminic acid. Various ones are found in polysaccharides, glycoproteins, and glycolipids.

sialic acid [si-al´ik]

any N-acyl derivative of neuraminic acid; various ones are found in polysaccharides, glycoproteins, and glycolipids.

sialic acid

acetylated derivative of neuraminic acid.

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