mucoid

Meanings

• noun

  A mucoid is a substance that resembles mucus and has a sticky, gel-like consistency.

  - "The doctor examined the patient's mucoid sputum for signs of infection."
  - "The mucoid substance helped to lubricate the joints."

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Synonyms

mucous , myxoid

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with mucoid
rheoid , toyoid

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Variants

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mucoid , mucoids

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'mucus' meaning 'slime' or 'mucus-like' and the suffix '-oid' meaning 'resembling'

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Trivia

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1. Mucoids are not only produced by the body, but they can also be found in various natural environments such as swamps and bogs.

2. The study of mucoids is called mucology.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mucus: A clear, thick, sticky substance secreted by the mucous membranes to protect and moisten them.

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Culture

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Mucoids are often associated with health issues, particularly respiratory infections. In medical contexts, mucoid sputum may be collected for analysis to diagnose conditions such as bronchitis or pneumonia.

How to Memorize "mucoid"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a bowl of thick, gelatinous substance resembling mucus.
   - Visualize the word 'mucoid' as a combination of 'mucus' and 'oid'

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'mucoid' with the feeling of a thick, sticky substance in the back of your throat.
   - Think of the word 'mucus' and imagine a substance that is similar but more gel-like.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'mucoid' is like 'mucus' but with a 'oid' ending.
   - Think of the word 'mucoid' as meaning 'mucus-like substance'

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