What does mucin mean?
Mucin means (biochemistry) Any of several glycoproteins found in mucus.
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/ˈmjuːsɪn/ · noun
(biochemistry) Any of several glycoproteins found in mucus.
Use mucin when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Mucin means (biochemistry) Any of several glycoproteins found in mucus.
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The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use mucin where its definition matches the intended context.
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