mucoid

American

[myoo-koid] / ˈmju kɔɪd /

noun

Biochemistry. any of a group of substances resembling the mucins, occurring in connective tissue, cysts, etc.

adjective

Also mucoidal resembling mucus.

mucoid British

/ ˈmjuːkɔɪd /

adjective

of the nature of or resembling mucin

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Etymology

Origin of mucoid

First recorded in 1840–50; muc(in) + -oid

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mucoid

He supports this assertion not with published research, but by telling Goop’s readers to “Google mucoid plaque”.

From The Guardian ● Jan. 9, 2018

There was a problem, however: the mucoid strains also showed up where there was no rheumatic fever.

From Time Magazine Archive

The microbes proved to be mucoid strep, a form that was prevalent more than 20 years ago.

From Time Magazine Archive

We hadn't had much rheumatic fever, then we get these mucoid strains.

From Time Magazine Archive

Characteristic myxomas are mucoid tumors which chiefly originate from the mucous membrane and are especially to be found within the nasal passages and uteri of cattle.

From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry

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