mucin

[ myoo-sin ]

/ ˈmyu sɪn /

noun Biochemistry.

any of a class of glycoproteins found in saliva, gastric juice, etc., that form viscous solutions and act as lubricants or protectants on external and internal surfaces of the body.

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Origin of mucin

First recorded in 1825–35; muc- + -in²

OTHER WORDS FROM mucin

mu·cin·oid, adjectivemu·ci·nous

[myoo-suh-nuh s] /ˈmyu sə nəs/, adjective

Words nearby mucin

muciform, mucigel, mucigen, mucilage, mucilaginous, mucin, mucinase, mucinemia, mucinogen, mucinoid, mucinosis

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Example sentences from the Web for mucin

The nest-substance, as he unhesitatingly states, is composed of mucin, or of a body closely related to it.
The Solomon Islands and Their Natives|H. B. (Henry Brougham) Guppy
In mucous tissue, however, there is present mucin, wholly independent of any epithelial degeneration.
A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I|Various
This fibrillation of mucus is regarded as the result of a coagulation of its mucin, previously held in solution by an alkali.
A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I|Various
From these and other tests used the conclusion was reached that these membranes were composed essentially of mucin.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II|Various

A tumor of stellate or polyhedral cells in a matrix of mucin.
Surgery, with Special Reference to Podiatry|Maximilian Stern

British Dictionary definitions for mucin

mucin

/ (ˈmjuːsɪn) /

noun

biochem any of a group of nitrogenous mucoproteins occurring in saliva, skin, tendon, etc, that produce a very viscous solution in water

Derived forms of mucin

mucinous, adjective

Word Origin for mucin

C19: via French from Latin mucus

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Medical definitions for mucin

mucin

[ myōō′sĭn ]

n.

Any of a group of glycoproteins found especially in the secretions of mucous membranes.

Other words from mucin

mu′cin•ous adj.