Meaning & use
mucoid
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.
A note on using this word
Mucoid is a clinical term, used mainly in medical descriptions rather than everyday speech.
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