Myosin

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. The commonest protein in muscle cells, responsible for the elastic and contractile properties of muscle. It combines with actin to form actomyosin.
  • Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
  • n. A large family of motor proteins found in eukaryotic tissues, allowing mobility in muscles.
  • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • n. A protein present in muscle, serving as the principle contractile protein in muscle contraction.
  • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • n. A globulin, the chief ingredient which separates from muscle-plasma on coagulation.
  • WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
  • n. the commonest protein in muscle; a globulin that combines with actin to form actomyosin
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    globulin   
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    actin   
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