Mucin definition

myo͝osĭn
mucins
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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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Noun

Singular:
mucin
Plural:
mucins

Mucin Sentence Examples

  • Mucolytic-An agent that dissolves or destroys mucin, the chief component of mucus.

  • It contains mucin, white blood cells, water, inorganic salts, and shed cells, and it serve to lubricate body parts and to trap particles of dirt or other contaminants.

  • Plaque is a sticky, whitish film formed by a protein in saliva (mucin) and sugary substances in the mouth.

  • Plaque-A sticky, colorless film of bacteria, sugars, and mucin that forms on teeth and causes tooth decay.

  • By mucoid is understood a soft gelatinous substance containing mucin, or pseudomucin, which is normally secreted by the epithelial cells of both the mucous membranes and glands.

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