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mucoid [′myü‚kȯid] (biochemistry) Any of various glycoproteins, similar to mucins but differing in solubilities and precipitation properties and found in cartilage, in the crystalline lens, and in white of egg. Resembling mucus. (microbiology) Pertaining to large colonies of bacteria characterized by being moist and sticky. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| An ultrasound-guided lung biopsy was performed, and mucoid material was aspirated. The drainage must be purulent, mucoid, or mucopurulent. A malignant tumor arising from the endothelium of the peritoneum, and producing a mucoid ascitic fluid. |
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