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单词 mucin
释义

mucin

noun

mu·​cin ˈmyü-sᵊn How to pronounce mucin (audio)
: any of various mucoproteins that occur especially in secretions of mucous membranes
mucinous
ˈmyü-sᵊn-əs How to pronounce mucin (audio)
ˈmyüs-nəs
adjective

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Once, there was snail mucin, the viral Korean skincare ingredient. Jenna Ryu, USA TODAY, 8 Sep. 2022 The chances of one species independently inventing a complex mucin from scratch are astronomically small. Omer Gokcumen, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2022 The entrance of new ingredients like snail mucin or categories like essences. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2022 Both products contain snail mucin, which is known for its firming and hydration-boosting abilities. Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 10 Mar. 2022 This year, TikTok seemed to catch wind of snail mucin as a holy grail product. Leah Dolan, CNN, 15 Dec. 2021 The mask also has variations in silver (which has silk amino acids), green (fortified with snail mucin, spirulina, and chlorella), and black (infused with charcoal). Leena Kim, Town & Country, 24 July 2021 The Pholiota, a natural mucin, helps boost moisture in the skin—and helps in retain that moisture—with cytoprotective and anti-inflammatory properties. Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 17 Oct. 2020 Snail mucin — yes, the slime on snails — is a major trend in beauty products right now. Aubrey Nagle, Philly.com, 17 May 2018 See More

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary muc-

First Known Use

1838, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

mucin

noun

mu·​cin ˈmyüs-ᵊn How to pronounce mucin (audio)
: any of a group of mucoproteins that are found in various human and animal secretions and tissues (as in saliva, the lining of the stomach, and the skin) and that are white or yellowish powders when dry and viscid when moist
gastric mucin
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