What is the definition of Mucin substances? | Dictionary.net

MUCIN SUBSTANCES

\mjˈuːsɪn sˈʌbstənsɪz], \mjˈuːsɪn sˈʌbstənsɪz], \m_j_ˈuː_s_ɪ_n s_ˈʌ_b_s_t_ə_n_s_ɪ_z]\

Definitions of MUCIN SUBSTANCES

1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary

Sort: Oldest first

Compound proteids. The prosthetic group of the m. s. is either a carbohydrate or a derivative of a carbohydrate. They are divided into two groups: the mucins and mucoids. [Lat.]

1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary
By Smith Ely Jelliffe

Word of the day

Platidiam

An inorganic water-soluble platinum complex. After undergoing hydrolysis, it reacts DNA produce both intra interstrand crosslinks. These crosslinks appear to impair replication and transcription of DNA. The cytotoxicity cisplatin correlates with cellular arrest in G2 phase cell cycle.

View More

Nearby Words