mucoid

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In only a solitary instance were the contents watery and mucoid.

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  1. noun Any of various glycoproteins, especially a mucoprotein, similar to the mucins.
  2. adjective Of, relating to, or resembling mucus.

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  1. from Latin mucus, mucus, + Greek ει\δος, form.
 

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/ˈmjukɔɪd/
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