mucoid

noun

Any of various glycoproteins, especially a mucoprotein, similar to the mucins.

adjective

Of, relating to, or resembling mucus.

Resembling mucus or mucous tissue.

noun

A viscid, glairy substance derived from connective tissue and containing a large amount of mucin.

One of a class of mucinlike substances yielding on decomposition a reducing carbohydrate together with some form of proteinaceous matter.