mucinoid

/mjuːˈsaɪnaɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

having the properties of mucin; producing or resembling mucin

“The mucinoid properties of the substance made it useful in medical research.”

2. noun

a substance that has mucinoid properties

“The scientists studied the mucinoid found in the patient’s tissue sample.”

Synonyms

  • glycogen
  • mucinous

Antonyms

  • non-mucinoid