About The Word Sialic Acid
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Sialic Acid
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What's The Definition Of Medical Term Sialic Acid?
An N-acyl derivative of neuraminic acid. N-acetylneuraminic acid occurs in many polysaccharides, glycoproteins, and glycolipids in animals and bacteria. (From Dorland, 28th ed, p1518)
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