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mu·coid

(myo͞o′koid′)

Any of various glycoproteins, especially a mucoprotein, similar to the mucins.

adj.

Of, relating to, or resembling mucus.

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mucoid

(ˈmjuːkɔɪd) or

mucoidal

adj

(Biochemistry) of the nature of or resembling mucin

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mu•coid

(ˈmyu kɔɪd)

n.

1. any of a group of substances resembling the mucins, occurring in connective tissue, cysts, etc.

adj.

2. Also, mu•coi′dal. resembling mucus.

[1840–50]

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Noun	1.	mucoid - any of several glycoproteins similar to mucin glycoprotein - a conjugated protein having a carbohydrate component
Adj.	1.	mucoid - relating to or resembling mucus; "a mucoid substance" mucoidal

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mu·coid

n. mucoide, glucoproteína similar a la mucina;

a. de consistencia mucosa.

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