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Definition of Mucin

1. Noun. A nitrogenous substance found in mucous secretions; a lubricant that protects body surfaces.

Definition of Mucin

1. n. See Mucedin.

Definition of Mucin

1. Noun. (biochemistry) Any of several glycoproteins found in mucus ¹

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Definition of Mucin

1. a protein secreted by the mucous membranes [n -S] : MUCINOID, MUCINOUS [adj]

Medical Definition of Mucin

1. 1. See Mucedin. 2. 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 fibres of connective tissue, as in tendons. Origin: From Mucus. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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