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mucoid

/mjuːkaɪd/ adjective · British & US
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What does mucoid mean?

adjective

Having a thick, jelly-like or slimy texture; resembling mucus. Relating to or resembling mucus.

Example

"The mucoid secretion in the wound made it difficult to clean."

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