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单词 mucin
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Definition of mucin in English:

mucin

noun ˈmjuːsɪnˈmjusən
mass nounBiochemistry
  • A glycoprotein constituent of mucus.

    〔生化〕黏蛋白

    mucin is secreted by the salivary glands
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Although more than 95% of the airway secretion consists of water, the main glycoprotein contained in the airway secretion is mucin.
    • Most of the organic material in saliva is protein, some of which is glycoprotein or mucin, which contains both carbohydrate and protein components.
    • The mucin is secreted by tiny glands called goblet cells in the conjunctiva.
    • Slight turbidity is a result of mucin secreted by the lining of the urinary tract.
    • The best example of such a gel is mammalian mucus, which is based on the glycoprotein mucin.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from mucus + -in1.

Definition of mucin in US English:

mucin

nounˈmyo͞osənˈmjusən
Biochemistry
  • A glycoprotein constituent of mucus.

    〔生化〕黏蛋白

    mucin is secreted by the salivary glands
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Although more than 95% of the airway secretion consists of water, the main glycoprotein contained in the airway secretion is mucin.
    • The best example of such a gel is mammalian mucus, which is based on the glycoprotein mucin.
    • The mucin is secreted by tiny glands called goblet cells in the conjunctiva.
    • Slight turbidity is a result of mucin secreted by the lining of the urinary tract.
    • Most of the organic material in saliva is protein, some of which is glycoprotein or mucin, which contains both carbohydrate and protein components.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from mucus + -in.

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