n. [ Gr.
☞ Myosin belongs to the group of globulins. It is insoluble in water, but soluble in dilute solution of salt, and is especially characterized by being completely precipitated by saturation of its solutions with salt. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. [ NL., fr. Gr. &unr_; to close the eyes or lips. ] (Med.) Long-continued contraction of the pupil of the eye. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. (Med.) Myotic. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. [ NL., fr. Gr. &unr_;, &unr_;, muscle + -itis. ] (Med.) Inflammation of the muscles. [ 1913 Webster ]