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mucin
1. A complex protein present in mucus.
2. Any of a group of glycoproteins found especially in the secretions of mucous membranes.
3. Any mucoprotein secreted by cells which raises the viscosity of the medium around them.
4. A class of glycoproteins found in saliva, gastric juice, etc., that form viscous solutions and act as lubricants or protectants on external and internal surfaces of the body.

Mucin has the following characteristics: it is viscid, clear and tenacious; when dissolved in water it can be precipitated by the addition of acetic acid; and when not in solution already, it is dissolved by weak alkalis; such as, lime-water.

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(Latin: mucus, mucous, or mucosa; a viscid, slippery, slime secretion of the mucous membranes; related to mucor, "mold, moldiness")
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mucin therapy
The administration of mucin as therapy for peptic ulcers, to protect the gastric mucosa against the action of pepsin and hydrochloric acid by protective coating and by neutralization of the hydrochloric acid.