Definition of Mucigen

1. n. A substance which is formed in mucous epithelial cells, and gives rise to mucin.

Definition of Mucigen

1. a substance secreted by the cells of mucus membrane [n -S]

Medical Definition of Mucigen

1. A substance which is formed in mucous epithelial cells, and gives rise to mucin. Origin: Mucin + -gen. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Mucigen

much as
muci-
mucic
mucicarmine
mucic acid
mucid
mucid
mucidities
mucidity
muciferous
muciferous
mucific
mucification
muciform
mucigen (current term)
mucigen (current term)
mucigenous
mucigens
mucihematein
mucilage
mucilage
mucilages
mucilaginous
mucilaginous
mucilaginously
mucilaginous gland
mucin
mucin
mucinaemia
mucinase

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