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Noun: mucin  myoo-sin
  1. A nitrogenous substance found in mucous secretions; a lubricant that protects body surfaces

Derived forms: mucins

Type of: glycoprotein

Part of: mucous secretion, mucus

Encyclopedia: Mucin

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