Mucin definition

myo͝osĭn

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Any of a group of glycoproteins found especially in the secretions of mucous membranes.

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Any of a group of glycoproteins found especially in the secretions of mucous membranes.

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(biochemistry) Any of several glycoproteins found in mucus.

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Any of various glycoproteins in connective tissue, saliva, mucus, etc., that lubricate and protect the body.

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mucin

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mucins