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muciparous

American  
[myoo-sip-er-uhs] / myuˈsɪp ər əs /

adjective

  1. muciferous.


Etymology

Origin of muciparous

First recorded in 1825–35; muc- + -i- + -parous

Example Sentences

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With the persistence of the secretion there results a destruction and a new formation of the muciparous cells.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

This can be done to advantage only where there is a natural tendency to it; that is, where there are a great many muciparous follicles under a cylindrical or fimbriated epithelium.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

The latter have no muciparous glands like the former, in which they are very copious.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various