Definition of "neuraminic" [neuraminic]

• Of or pertaining to neuraminic acid or its derivatives (adjective)

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• "Cutting out neuraminic acid from the cell membrane weakens the cell membrane."
• "The small oligosaccharides in glycoproteins of mammalian tissues are formed with just a few monosaccharides and neuraminic acid is the predominate one."
• "Furthermore, neuraminidases also split off other sugars from glycoproteins, producing as much damage as cutting off neuraminic acid."