What does mucoid mean?

Definitions for mucoid
ˈmyu kɔɪdmu·coid

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. mucoidadjective

    any of several glycoproteins similar to mucin

  2. mucoid, mucoidaladjective

    relating to or resembling mucus

    "a mucoid substance"

Wiktionary

  1. mucoidadjective

    Of or pertaining to mucus; mucoidal.

Wikipedia

  1. mucoid

    Mesenchyme () is a type of loosely organized animal embryonic connective tissue of undifferentiated cells that give rise to most tissues, such as skin, blood or bone. The interactions between mesenchyme and epithelium help to form nearly every organ in the developing embryo.

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  1. mucoid

    Mucoid refers to anything that resembles, contains, or produces mucin or mucus, which is a slimy, protective substance secreted by specific types of cells and glands in the body. This term is usually used in health and medical contexts, particularly concerning diseases or conditions where excessive or abnormal mucus production occurs.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Mucoidadjective

    resembling mucus

  2. Etymology: [Mucus + -oid.]

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of mucoid in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of mucoid in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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