MUCIN

mucin

(noun) a nitrogenous substance found in mucous secretions; a lubricant that protects body surfaces

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Noun

mucin (countable and uncountable, plural mucins)

(biochemistry) Any of several glycoproteins found in mucus

Anagrams

• Numic, cumin

Source: Wiktionary

Mu"cin, n. Etym: [From Mucus.]

1. (Bot. Chem.)

Definition: See Mucedin. [Obs.]

2. (Physiol. Chem.)

Definition: 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 fibers of connective tissue, as in tendons. See Illust. of Demilune.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

Do you know this game?

Wordscapes is a popular word game consistently in the top charts of both Google Play Store and Apple App Store. The Android version has more than 10 million installs. This guide will help you get more coins in less than two minutes of playing the game. Continue reading Wordscapes: Get More Coins