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Definition of Mucins
Mucin Mucin Mu"cin (m[=u]"s[i^]n), n. [From Mucus.]
1. (Bot. Chem.) See Mucedin. [Obs.]
2. (Physiol. Chem.) 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.
mucin Mucedin Mu*ce"din, n. [From Mucus.] (Bot. Chem.)
A yellowish white, amorphous, nitrogenous substance found in
wheat, rye, etc., and resembling gluten; -- formerly called
also mucin.