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mucinoid

/ˈmjuː.sɪ.nɔɪd/

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adjective

/ˈmjuː.sɪ.nɔɪd/formalmedicalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее похожий на муцин (тип белка, содержащегося в слизи).

An obsolete adjective meaning resembling mucin (a type of protein found in mucus).

  1. Resembling mucinC2formalmedical

    Having the appearance or consistency similar to mucin, a gelatinous substance produced by mucous membranes.

    ruМуциноподобный

    • The tissue sample had a mucinoid texture under the microscope.
    • A mucinoid secretion was observed in the patient's biopsy.
    • The tumor displayed mucinoid characteristics in the pathology report.

    Synonymsgelatinousmucilaginousmucoidslimyviscid

Forms
  • more mucinoid comparative form
  • most mucinoid superlative form