Mucoid
Mucoid
Mucoid (pronunciation: myoo-koid) is a term used in medicine to describe a substance that resembles mucus. It is often used to describe certain types of secretions or accumulations in the body that have a thick, viscous, and typically slimy appearance.
Etymology
The term "mucoid" is derived from the Latin word "mucus," which means "slime," and the Greek suffix "-oid," which means "resembling" or "like." Thus, "mucoid" essentially means "resembling mucus."
Related Terms
- Mucus: A slippery secretion produced by, and covering, mucous membranes. It is typically produced from cells found in some glands and on the mucous membranes lining the body's cavities.
- Mucous Membrane: A membrane that lines various cavities in the body and surrounds internal organs. It is responsible for the secretion of mucus.
- Mucin: A type of protein produced by the mucous membranes. It is a major component of mucus and has a key role in its protective and lubricating functions.
- Mucoprotein: A type of protein that is heavily glycosylated. These proteins often play key roles in immune response and the formation of mucus.
- Mucosal: Pertaining to the mucous membrane.
- Mucoid degeneration: A type of degeneration in which tissues are transformed into a substance resembling mucus.
- Mucoid impaction: A condition characterized by the accumulation of mucus in the airways, often seen in conditions such as asthma and cystic fibrosis.
See Also
- Goblet cell: A type of cell that secretes mucus. They are found scattered among the epithelial lining of organs, such as the intestinal and respiratory tracts.
- Cystic Fibrosis: A genetic disorder that affects mostly the lungs, but also the pancreas, liver, kidneys, and intestine. It is characterized by the production of thick, sticky mucus.
References
External Links
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Mucoid
- Wikipedia's article - Mucoid
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