Mucinous
adjective
Relating to or resembling mucin; having the characteristics of mucus.
The mucinous fluid was examined under the microscope.
Often appears as...
- mucinous secretion
- mucinous substance
Usage tips
Formal
mucinous membrane, mucinous fluid, mucinous cyst
adjective
Sticky or slimy in texture, often used to describe a characteristic of certain substances.
The mucinous appearance of the soup made it unappealing to some guests.
Often appears as...
- mucinous layer
- mucinous coating
Usage tips
Neutral
adjective
Relating to or resembling mucin; having the characteristics of mucus.
The mucinous fluid was examined under the microscope.
Often appears as...
- mucinous secretion
- mucinous substance
Usage tips
Formal
mucinous membrane, mucinous fluid, mucinous cyst
adjective
Sticky or slimy in texture, often used to describe a characteristic of certain substances.
The mucinous appearance of the soup made it unappealing to some guests.
Often appears as...
- mucinous layer
- mucinous coating
Usage tips
Neutral
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/1Usage in medical contexts
Common in discussions about body fluids
Metaphorical uses in literature.
Pro Tip 1/1Usage in medical contexts
Common in discussions about body fluids
Metaphorical uses in literature.
Pro Tip 1/1Usage in medical contexts
Common in discussions about body fluids
Metaphorical uses in literature.
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