Meaning & use

mucoid

adjective·Advanced

Resembling or containing mucus; having a thick, slimy consistency similar to mucus.

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The doctor noted a mucoid discharge that suggested a mild infection.

The specimen had a mucoid texture that made it difficult to examine under the microscope.

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Mucoid is a clinical term, used mainly in medical descriptions rather than everyday speech.

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