Definitions

1. adjective

producing or resembling mucus; having a thick, sticky, or stringy consistency

“The mucoid discharge was a symptom of the infection.”

2. adjective

relating to or producing mucilage

“The mucoid properties of the plant made it useful in medicine.”

3. noun

a substance with a thick, sticky, or stringy consistency, especially one that resembles mucus

“The mucoid substance was extracted from the plant for further study.”