Word Explorer

Mucilloid

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Mucilloid"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

WordDefinition
hydrophilic(physics, chemistry) Having an affinity for water; able to absorb, or be wetted by water; water-loving.
mucosaenoun(anatomy) Synonym of mucous membrane.
mucousPertaining to mucus.
mucilagenounA thick gluey substance (gum) produced by many plants and some microorganisms.
mucatenounAny salt or ester of mucic acid.
mucilaginousOf or pertaining to mucilage; of, pertaining to, or resembling mucus; slimy and viscous.
mucigennoun(physiology) A granular substance formed in epithelial cells that, mixed with water, gives rise to mucin.
mucinousOf, pertaining to, containing, or producing (one or more) mucins.
mucosalOf or pertaining to the mucous membranes (mucosae).
mucornoun(obsolete) The property of being mucid.
mucoproteinnoun(biochemistry) Any of a group of widely-distributed natural compounds that exist as complexes of proteins with mucopolysaccharides.
mucopurulent(medicine) Characterized by mucus and pus.
mucic acidnoun(organic chemistry) A dicarboxylic acid, HOOC-(CHOH)₄-COOH, produced by the oxidation of the milk sugar galactose, used as a test for the presence of galactose or lactose.
mucoralesnounthe largest and best-studied order of zygomycete fungi.
mucusnoun(physiology) A slippery secretion from the lining of the mucous membranes.
mucosanoun(anatomy) Synonym of mucous membrane.
mucinnoun(biochemistry) Any of several glycoproteins found in mucus
mucous membranenoun(anatomy) A membrane which secretes mucus. It forms the lining of various body passages that communicate with the air, such as the respiratory, genitourinary, and alimentary tracts including the mouth, nasal passages, vagina, and urethra.
muchelnoun—
mucicnoun(organic chemistry) Of or pertaining to mucic acid or its derivatives

🎨 Adjectives for "Mucilloid"

Popular adjectives used to describe this word in books.

📝 Common Phrases with "Mucilloid"

Words that come before

Words that come after

  • mucilloidfor
  • mucilloid.

Translate “Mucilloid” into Another Language

Pick a language — the word will be pre-filled in the translator.

Home/Dictionary/Mucilloid