Definition

Relating to or having the characteristics of a thick, slippery substance produced by the body, often found in various biological contexts.

Example

The doctor noted that the mucoid substance in the sample indicated an infection.

Conversation

Have you ever seen that mucoid substance in the aquarium?

Yeah, it's kind of weird looking, right?

I wonder what causes it to form; it really resembles mucus.

It must be some kind of organic growth that just happens over time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A type of glycoprotein that resembles mucins and is often found in mucus.

Example

The doctor explained that mucoid substances can be found in various bodily secretions.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of something called mucoid?

I think I read about it in a science article once, but I forgot what it was.

It's actually a type of glycoprotein, kind of like mucins.

Root Explanation

Mucoid → It is formed from "mucus" (from Latin *mucus*, meaning slime or mucus) and the suffix "-oid" (meaning resembling or like). The word "mucoid" refers to a substance that resembles mucus.

Memory Tip

Think of 'mucus' as the slimy substance, and '-oid' means resembling. So, mucoid describes something that looks like mucus.

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