mucoid
/ˈmjuːkɔɪd/
adjective
- Resembling or relating to mucus; having a slimy texture or appearance.
- Some bacteria produce a mucoid coating that helps them stick to surfaces.
- The snail left a mucoid trail across the garden path.
- The doctor noted a mucoid discharge from the patient's nose.
noun
- A substance that resembles mucus, especially a complex carbohydrate found in the body.
- The lab tested the sample for the presence of mucoids.
- Certain mucoids are important for joint lubrication.
- Mucoids help protect the lining of the stomach from acid.