myosin

/ˈmaɪ.oʊsɪn/

MAꞮ · oʊsɪn (2 syllables)

English Noun

Definition

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

Etymology

From myo- (“relating to muscle”), and Ancient Greek μυός (muós), genitive of μῦς (mûs, “muscle”) + -in.