Definition
noun
Any of the various glycoproteins resembling the mucins, and found in connective tissues, cysts, etc.
adjective
Of or pertaining to or resembling mucus; mucoidal.
Supplement
Synonym:
- mucoidal
Related term:
Dictionary > Mucoid
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