glycan

noun

gly·​can ˈglī-ˌkan How to pronounce glycan (audio)

Examples of glycan in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Sometimes, the sequence doesn’t change, and viral proteins are still recognized by antibodies, but those proteins are shielded by a type of sugary compound called a glycan. Gregory Barber, Wired, 14 Jan. 2021

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Word History

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of glycan was in 1950

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“Glycan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glycan. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

glycan

noun
gly·​can ˈglī-ˌkan How to pronounce glycan (audio)

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