mucoid

Examples

• All

• The doctor noted a mucoid consistency in the patient's nasal secretions.

• Mucoid material was suctioned from the cyst cavity.

  Academic text (2009)

• The first specimen was fragile, mucoid, and dissolved.

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• The stroma was mucoid and hyaline.

  Academic text (2005)

• Our examination revealed the presence of a thick mucoid discharge from the right middle meatus.

  Academic text (2009)

• The drainage must be purulent, mucoid, or mucopurulent.

  Academic text (2006)

• As it sometimes absorbs wound fluid, it may normally turn a slight mucoid green or yellow color that may be confused with wound infection.

  Academic text (2002)

• Examination revealed the presence of a heavy, yellow, mucoid discharge in the right ear that emanated from a small posteroinferior perforation in the tympanic membrane.

  Academic text (2002)

• Most patients present with an intermittent mucoid discharge from a sinus opening in the neck or an acute infection in the lower part of the neck with mucopurulent discharge.

  Academic text (2009)

• Discharge may be serious or, if bacterial superinfection has occurred (79% of cases), thick and mucoid or purulent.

  Academic text (2005)

Synonyms

M

mucous

vsmucoid

• Specialized

8 6.8

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

focuses on resemblance or appearance rather than production or coverage

M

mucoidal

vsmucoid

• Specialized

9.2

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

is a general term relating to mucus rather than exact likeness

M

mucinous

vsmucoid

• Specialized

9.7

Containing a thick, slippery material like mucus

emphasizes general relation to mucus not the specific protein content

M

mucinoid

vsmucoid

• Specialized

9.9

Looks and feels like mucus

refers more broadly to resemblance to mucus rather than the protein only

M

myxoid

vsmucoid

• Specialized

9.9

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

is a broader label for any mucus-like appearance or consistency

M

muciferous

vsmucoid

• Specialized

9.9

A part of the body that contains or makes mucus

describes similarity in appearance or consistency, not production or presence

M

mucilaginous

vsmucoid

• Specialized

9.9

Thick and sticky like wet glue

highlights mucus similarity rather than the plant-based gluey quality

M

mucid

vsmucoid

9.9

Having a slimy or musty smell like old mold

focuses only on appearance or consistency without moldy or odour implication

How Mucous

mucous

• Specialized

8 6.8

mucoid

• Specialized

8.8

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology