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mucin

/mjuːsɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does mucin mean?

noun

A glycoprotein produced by mucous membranes, forming mucus. A type of glycoprotein found in mucus.

Example

"The mucin in the mucus helped to trap dust particles and other small particles."

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