Mucigen
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Mucigen is a noun meaning (physiology) A granular substance formed in epithelial cells that, mixed with water, gives rise to mucin.
Meaning
(physiology) A granular substance formed in epithelial cells that, mixed with water, gives rise to mucin.
Word Forms
- mucigens
Synonyms for mucigen
Depending on context, synonyms include mucinogen.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mucinogen, mucin, mucoid, mucinoid, mucification, mucoprotein.
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