mucoid

• Qui est relatif au mucus ou qui lui ressemble ; ayant une consistance visqueuse, gluante ou gélatineuse.

Relating to or resembling mucus; having a slimy or viscous consistency.

1. Resembling mucusC1formalmedical

   Having the characteristics or appearance of mucus; slimy or viscous.

   qui ressemble à du mucus

   • The sample had a mucoid consistency, similar to nasal discharge.
   • Mucoid sputum is often associated with certain respiratory infections.
   • The laboratory identified a mucoid substance on the culture plate.

   Synonymesgelatinousglutinousmucilaginousmucousslimyviscous

• Nom désignant l'un des glycoprotéines dont les propriétés ressemblent à celles de la mucine, ou toute substance de type mucoïde, proche du mucus.

A noun referring to any of several glycoproteins that resemble mucin in their properties.

1. Glycoprotein similar to mucinC2formalmedical

   Any of several glycoproteins that resemble mucin in their chemical composition and physical properties, often found in bodily secretions.

   Mucoïde (glycoprotéine)

   • The lab analysis identified a mucoid in the patient's sputum sample.
   • Mucoids play a role in the protective lining of the gastrointestinal tract.
   • Researchers are studying the structure of mucoids to understand their function in mucus.