mucin
[ myoo-sin ]
/ ˈmyu sɪn /
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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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OTHER WORDS FROM mucin
mu·cin·oid, adjectivemu·ci·nous [myoo-suh-nuhs], /ˈmyu sə nəs/, adjectiveWords nearby mucin
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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, adjectiveWord 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.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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