Finnish Meaning of mucin

Mukiini

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Definitions and Meaning of mucin in English

Wordnet

mucin (n)

a nitrogenous substance found in mucous secretions; a lubricant that protects body surfaces

Webster

mucin (n.)

See Mucedin.

An albuminoid substance which is contained in mucus, and gives to the latter secretion its peculiar ropy character. It is found in all the secretions from mucous glands, and also between the fibers of connective tissue, as in tendons. See Illust. of Demilune.

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Mukiini

a nitrogenous substance found in mucous secretions; a lubricant that protects body surfacesSee Mucedin., An albuminoid substance which is contained in mucus, an

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mucilaginous => Limainen, mucilage => lima, mucigenous => Limaa muodostava, mucigen => Mukiini, muciform => limamainen,