| 释义 |
Definition of mucin in English: mucinnoun ˈmjuːsɪnˈmjusən mass nounBiochemistry A glycoprotein constituent of mucus. 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: mucinnounˈmyo͞osənˈmjusən Biochemistry A glycoprotein constituent of mucus. 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. |