Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or denoting a type of carbohydrate, especially a sugar found in the cell membrane of animal cells.

“The sialic acid in the cell membrane plays a crucial role in cell-to-cell interactions.”

2. noun

A type of carbohydrate, especially a sugar found in the cell membrane of animal cells.

“Sialic acid is a key component of the glycoproteins on the surface of red blood cells.”

3. noun

A type of sugar found in the brain and in the respiratory tract.

“Sialic acid is produced by the epithelial cells lining the respiratory tract.”