Meaning Of The Word Mucin

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Mucin Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Mucin?

mucin in American English
any of various glycoproteins in connective tissue, saliva, mucus, etc., that lubricate and protect the body
noun: 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

mucin in British English
noun: any of a group of nitrogenous mucoproteins occurring in saliva, skin, tendon, etc, that produce a very viscous solution in water

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