— mucinoid , adj. — mucinous /myooh"seuh neuhs/ , adj.
/myooh"sin/ , n. Biochem.
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.
[ 1825-35; MUC- + -IN 2 ]