adjective
- containing, producing, or resembling mucin or mucus
Usage: medical; biological
Examples
- The pathologist identified mucinous adenocarcinoma in the tissue sample.
- Mucinous cysts are filled with a thick, gel-like substance.
- The tumor showed mucinous characteristics under microscopic examination.
- Mucinous secretions help protect the intestinal lining.
- The doctor explained that mucinous ovarian tumors are often benign.