(n) any of a group of genetic disorders involving a defect in the metabolism of mucopolysaccharides resulting in greater than normal levels of mucopolysaccharides in tissues
n. [ Mucus + Gr. kh`lh tumor. ] (Med.) An enlargement or protrusion of the mucous membrane of the lachrymal passages, or dropsy of the lachrymal sac, dependent upon catarrhal inflammation of the latter. Dunglison. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Mucin + -oid. ] (Physiol. Chem.) One of a class of mucinlike substances yielding on decomposition a reducing carbohydrate together with some form of proteinaceous matter. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
a. [ Mucic + itaconic. ] (Chem.) Of, pertaining to, or designating, an organic acid (C6H6O4, 2-4-hexadienedoic acid), obtained indirectly from mucic acid, and somewhat resembling itaconic acid. Various other means of synthesis have been reported. [ 1913 Webster +PJC ]
‖prop. n. [ L., fr. mucere to be moldy or musty. ] (Bot.) A genus of minute fungi. The plants consist of slender threads with terminal globular sporangia; mold. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The mucus-secreting membrane lining all body cavities or passages that communicate with the exterior; called also mucous membrane. Syn. -- mucous membrane. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
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