murein
noun
mu·rein ˈmyu̇r-ē-ən 
ˈmyu̇r-ˌēn
ˈmyu̇r-ˌēn : peptidoglycan
Word History
Etymology
muramic acid + -ein, alteration of -ine entry 2
First Known Use
1964, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
murein
noun
mu·rein ˈmyu̇r-ē-ən ˈmyu̇(ə)r-ˌēn
ˈmyu̇(ə)r-ˌēn : peptidoglycan
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