myosin

/ˈmaɪəsɪn/ /ˈmaɪoʊsɪn/

Meanings

noun

Any of a large family of motor proteins found in eukaryotic tissues, allowing mobility in muscles.

Examples :

"Myosin, along with other proteins, helps our muscles contract when we walk or lift things. "

noun

An albuminous body present in dead muscle formed in the process of coagulation which takes place in rigor mortis.

Examples :

"After death, the muscles stiffened due to the formation of myosin, leading to rigor mortis. "

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Related Words

albuminous adjective

/ælˈbjuː.mɪn.əs/

Relating to, containing, or having the properties of albumen or albumin.

"The egg white is an albuminous substance, rich in protein. "

muscles noun

/ˈmʌsəlz/

A contractile form of tissue which animals use to effect movement.

"Muscle consists largely of actin and myosin filaments."

proteins noun

/ˈproʊtiːnz/ /ˈproʊˌtiːnz/

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.

"Example Sentence: "Eating meat, beans, and eggs helps you get enough proteins to build and repair your muscles." "

coagulation noun

/koʊˌæɡjəˈleɪʃən/ /kəˌæɡjəˈleɪʃən/

The precipitation of suspended particles as they increase in size (by any of several physical or chemical processes)

"The muddied water showed signs of coagulation as the river current slowed. "

stiffened verb

/ˈstɪfənd/ /ˈstɪfənd/

To make stiff.

"The cold water stiffened my fingers, making it hard to button my coat. "

present noun

/pɹəˈzɛnt/ /ˈpɹɛzənt/ /pɹɪˈzɛnt/

The current moment or period of time.

"In the present, my focus is on finishing this project for work. "

tissues noun

/ˈtɪʃuːz/ /ˈtɪʃjuz/

Thin, woven, gauze-like fabric.

"The bride wore a delicate veil made of fine tissues. "

process noun

/ˈpɹoʊsɛs/ /ˈpɹəʊsɛs/ /ˈpɹɑsɛs/ /pɹəˈsɛs/

A series of events which produce a result (the product).

"The process of baking a cake involves several steps, from mixing the ingredients to putting it in the oven. "

mobility noun

/mə(ʊ)ˈbɪlɪti/ /moʊˈbɪlɪti/

The ability to move; capacity for movement.

"The new wheelchair improved the child's mobility, allowing her to attend school more easily. "

allowing verb

/əˈlaʊɪŋ/

To grant, give, admit, accord, afford, or yield; to let one have.

"to allow a servant his liberty; to allow a free passage; to allow one day for rest"

formation noun

/fə(ɹ).ˈmeɪ.ʃən/ /fɔɹ.ˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Something possessing structure or form.

"The intricate formation of the puzzle pieces allowed the child to assemble a picture of a dog. "

contract noun

/ˈkɒntɹækt/ /ˈkɑntɹækt/ /kənˈtɹækt/

An agreement between two or more parties, to perform a specific job or work order, often temporary or of fixed duration and usually governed by a written agreement.

"Marriage is a contract."