mucoid
Having the qualities of mucusHaving the qualities of mucus; resembling mucus.
/ˈmjuːkɔɪd/
Meaning
2 senses(not comparable)Having the qualities of mucus; resembling mucus.
relating to or resembling mucus
(not comparable)Pertaining to, containing, or being mucus.
Origin
By surface analysis, muc(o)- + -oid.By surface analysis, muc(o)- + -oid.
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