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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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Nearby words

  1. mucigel,
  2. mucigen,
  3. mucigenous,
  4. mucilage,
  5. mucilaginous,
  6. mucinase,
  7. mucinemia,
  8. mucinogen,
  9. mucinoid,
  10. mucinosis

Origin of mucin

First recorded in 1825–35; muc- + -in2
Related formsmu·cin·oid, adjectivemu·ci·nous [myoo-suh-nuh s] /ˈmyu sə nəs/, adjective
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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 Formsmucinous, adjective

Word Origin for mucin

C19: via French from Latin mucus
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Medicine definitions for mucin

mucin

[ myōō′sĭn ]

n.

Any of a group of glycoproteins found especially in the secretions of mucous membranes.
Related formsmu′cin•ous adj.
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