Definition of Mucoid. Meaning of Mucoid. Synonyms of Mucoid

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Definition of Mucoid

Mucoid
Mucoid Mu"coid, a. [Mucus + -oid.] Resembling mucus. --Dunglison. Mucoid degeneration, a form of degeneration in which the tissues are transformed into a semisolid substance resembling mucus. --Quain.

Meaning of Mucoid from wikipedia

- Mucoid plaque (or mucoid cap or rope) is a pseudoscientific term used by some alternative medicine advocates to describe what is claimed to be a combination...
- Mesenchyme (/ˈmɛsənkaɪm ˈmiːzən-/) is a type of loosely organized animal embryonic connective tissue of undifferentiated cells that give rise to most tissues...
- Mucous gland, also known as mu****rous glands, are found in several different parts of the body, and they typically stain lighter than serous glands during...
- Citrobacter. Some organisms, especially Klebsiella and Enterobacter, produce mucoid colonies which appear very moist and sticky and slimy. This phenomenon happens...
- tenosynovitis (which implies inflammation) the pathology is mucoid degeneration. Mucoid degeneration is when fibrous tissue such as tendon has less organized...
- centers. Organisms that do not ferment lactose will appear pink and often mucoid. This culture media is important in medical laboratories by allowing the...
- respiratory systems. It is crucial that the specimen does not include any mucoid material from the nose or oral cavity. A naked eye exam of the sputum can...
- cystic appearance. Baker's cyst or popliteal cyst (behind the knee joint) Mucoid cyst (ganglion cysts of the digits) Stafne static bone cyst (an anatomic...
- mucocele. If there is no obstruction to the flow of mucus, it is called mucoid impaction of bronchus. A bronchocele results from obstruction of the bronchus...
- with remodeling of the collagen fibers and an increase in the amount of mucoid ground substance. As a result, scar tissue formation and thickening of the...