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murein

noun mu·rein \ˈmyu̇r-ē-ən, ˈmyu̇r-ˌēn\

Definition of MUREIN

:  peptidoglycan
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Origin of MUREIN

muramic acid + -ein, alteration of 2-ine
First Known Use: 1964
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murein

noun mu·rein \ˈmyu̇r-ē-ən, ˈmyu̇(ə)r-ˌēn\

Medical Definition of MUREIN

:  peptidoglycan

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