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mucinous

mucinous

9.7
Containing a thick, slippery material like mucus
  • adjective
  • /ˈmjuːsɪnəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : mucinoso
  • During the analysis, the scientists noted that the sample contained a mucinous substance, which is typical in certain types of tumors.
  • intraductal mucinous
  • papillary mucinous
  • mucinous neoplasm

Examples

  • The final histology report confirmed that the tumor arose from a large myelinated nerve and was made up of interlacing spindle cells set in a mucinous matrix.

    Academic text (2006)

  • Mucicarmine and periodic acid Schiff stains with and without diastase were negative, confirming that the vacuolated clear cells were neither mucinous nor glycogen-rich squamous cells.

    Academic text (2007)

  • Grading: > 50% mucinous, sparse lymphocytic reaction

    Academic text (2007)

  • The examination revealed that the tissue was mucinous, indicating the presence of mucin proteins.

  • The doctor explained that the mucinous characteristics of the cyst were important for diagnosing the condition.

Synonyms

mucous
vsmucinous
  • Specialized
8 6.8

Having a wet, sticky layer that lines parts of the body

means containing the specific protein rather than producing or covering
mucinoid
vsmucinous
  • Specialized
9.9

Looks and feels like mucus

is about containing that protein rather than general fluid
mucoidal
vsmucinous
  • Specialized
9.2

Feels thick, sticky, and slippery like the mucus the body makes

focuses on containing the specific protein instead of general fluid
mucoid
vsmucinous
  • Specialized
8.8

Like the thick sticky fluid the body makes

refers to containing the protein component not only the fluid
myxoid
vsmucinous
  • Specialized
9.9

Tissue that is soft and jelly-like, similar to mucus

focuses specifically on containing the protein element not just texture
muciferous
vsmucinous
  • Specialized
9.9

A part of the body that contains or makes mucus

specifies containing the protein component rather than producing general fluid

How Mucous

slimy
42 2.5
mucinous
  • Specialized
9.7
mucoid
  • Specialized
8.8
mucous
  • Specialized
8 6.8

Surface Forms

mucinous positive

Morphology

mucinous = mucin (transparent) = mucin + ous

The word 'mucinous' is transparently derived from 'mucin' with the addition of the suffix '-ous', indicating a relation or possession of mucin.

Etymology

The word mucinous comes from mucin, which comes from mucus meaning 'slime' or 'mucus', and the ending -ous meaning 'full of'. So, mucinous describes something that 'contains' or is 'full of' a jelly-like, slimy substance.