What does "mucoid" mean?

Any of a class of mucin-like substances yielding on decomposition a reducing carbohydrate together with some form of proteinaceous matter.

What is a synonym for "mucoid"?

Common synonyms include: myxoid, adipose, blubbery, fat, fatty, greasy.

Mucoid

//ˈmjuːkɔɪd// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
Any of a class of mucin-like substances yielding on decomposition a reducing carbohydrate together with some form of proteinaceous matter.
2
any of several glycoproteins similar to mucin wordnet

Adjective

1
Having the qualities of mucus; resembling mucus. not-comparable
"The virgin is released from the mucoid swamp by a water-nymph from under “the glassy cool, translucent wave,” an Apollonian realm of purity, clarity, and vision."
2
Pertaining to, containing, or being mucus. not-comparable

Adjective

1
relating to or resembling mucus wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

myxoid adipose blubbery fat fatty greasy

Example

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"The virgin is released from the mucoid swamp by a water-nymph from under “the glassy cool, translucent wave,” an Apollonian realm of purity, clarity, and vision."

Etymology

Etymology 1

By surface analysis, muc(o)- + -oid.

Etymology 2

From muco- + -oid, after German Mucoïd.

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