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Definitions for Mucin

[1] any of a class of glycoproteins found in saliva, gastric juice, etc., that form viscous solutions and act as lubricants or protectants on external and internal surfaces of the body.
[2] biochem any of a group of nitrogenous mucoproteins occurring in saliva, skin, tendon, etc, that produce a very viscous solution in water

Words nearby Mucin

muciform, mucigel, mucigen, mucilage, mucilaginous, mucin, mucinase, mucinemia, mucinogen, mucinoid, mucinosis

Origin of Mucin

First recorded in 1825–35; muc- + -in2

Other words from Mucin

mu·cin·oid , adjective
mu·ci·nous [myoo -suh -nuh  s] /ˈmyu sə nəs/ , adjective
mu′ cin•ous adj.

Word origin for Mucin

C19: via French from Latin mucus