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1. (n.) mucin
any of a class of mucoproteins abundant in saliva, gastric juices, and other mucous secretions of the body.
Etymology: (1825–35; < F
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1. (noun) mucin
a nitrogenous substance found in mucous secretions; a lubricant that protects body surfaces
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1. (noun) mucin
see Mucedin
2. (noun) mucin
an albuminoid substance which is contained in mucus, and gives to the latter secretion its peculiar ropy character. It is found in all the secretions from mucous glands, and also between the fibers of connective tissue, as in tendons. See Illust. of Demilune
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