myxocyte
/ˈmɪksəˌsaɪt/
noun
- A cell that produces mucus or slime, especially in certain animals or in connective tissue.
- Researchers observed myxocytes in the tissue sample under the microscope.
- The myxocyte released mucus to trap bacteria and debris.
- In some fish, myxocytes help create a protective slime layer on the skin.