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mucinous /mu·ci·nous/ (mu´sĭ-nus) resembling, or marked by formation of, mucin.
mucinous
relating to, resembling or containing mucin.

mucinous carcinoid
see goblet-cell carcinoid.

mucinous
adjective Referring to the presence of mucin


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