glycoproteins

/ˌɡlaɪkoʊˈpɹoʊtiːnz/ /ˌɡlaɪkoʊˈpɹɒtiːnz/

Meanings

noun

A protein with covalently bonded carbohydrates.

Examples :

"Mucus, which lines our respiratory system, contains glycoproteins that help trap harmful particles like dust and bacteria. "

Related Words

harmful adjective

/ˈhɑːmfl̩/ /ˈhɑɹmfl̩/

Of a kind likely to be damaging; injurious

"Wear a hat to protect your skin from harmful sunlight."

particles noun

/ˈpɑːtɪkl̩z/ /ˈpɑɹtɪkl̩z/

A very small piece of matter, a fragment; especially, the smallest possible part of something.

"Dust particles floated in the sunbeam coming through the window. "

carbohydrates noun

/ˌkɑːrboʊˈhaɪdreɪts/ /ˌkɑːrbəˈhaɪdreɪts/

(nutrition) A sugar, starch, or cellulose that is a food source of energy for an animal or plant.

"These microbes are primarily responsible for breaking down cellulose and other carbohydrates into volatile fatty acids (VFAs)."

contains verb

/kənˈteɪnz/

To hold inside.

"The box contains my old toys. "

bacteria noun

/bækˈtɪəɹ.ɪ.ə/ /bækˈtɪɹ.i.ə/

A type, species, or strain of bacterium.

"The doctor identified the specific bacteria causing the student's illness. "

which pronoun

/wɪt͡ʃ/

(interrogative) What one or ones (of those mentioned or implied).

"By now, you must surely know which is which."

lines noun

/laɪnz/

A path through two or more points (compare ‘segment’); a continuous mark, including as made by a pen; any path, curved or straight.

"The arrow descended in a curved line."

system noun

/ˈsɪstəm/

A collection of organized things; a whole composed of relationships among its members.

"There are eight planets in the solar system."

bonded verb

/ˈbɒndɪd/ /ˈbɑːndɪd/

To connect, secure or tie with a bond; to bind.

"The gargantuan ape was bonded in iron chains and carted onto the stage."

protein noun

/ˈpɹəʊti.ɪn/ /ˈpɹoʊtiːn/

Any of numerous large, complex naturally-produced molecules composed of one or more long chains of amino acids, in which the amino acid groups are held together by peptide bonds.

"My mother added extra protein to her lunch to help her build muscle. "

respiratory adjective

/ɹɪˈspɪɹət(ə)ɹi/ /ɹɪˈspaɪɹəˌtɔɹi/

Relating to respiration; breathing.

"The child's respiratory rate was unusually high after the intense physical activity. "

mucus noun

/ˈmjuːkəs/

A slippery secretion from the lining of the mucous membranes.

"My nose is running, and I can feel a lot of mucus dripping down my throat. "