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mucilage

noun mu·ci·lage \ˈmyü-s(ə-)lij\

Definition of MUCILAGE

: a gelatinous substance of various plants (as legumes or seaweeds) that contains protein and polysaccharides and is similar to plant gums

: an aqueous usually viscid solution (as of a gum) used especially as an adhesive

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Middle English muscilage, from Late Latin mucilago mucus, musty juice, from Latin mucus

First Known Use: 15th century

MUCILAGE Defined for Kids

noun mu·ci·lage \ˈmyü-sə-lij\

: a water solution of a gum or similar substance used especially to stick things together

Medical Dictionary

noun mu·ci·lage \ˈmyü-s(ə-)lij\

: a gelatinous substance of various plants (as legumes or seaweeds) that contains protein and polysaccharides and is similar to plant gums

: an aqueous usually viscid solution (as of a gum) used in pharmacy as an excipient and in medicine as a demulcent

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