1. resembling or containing mucus; having the nature or consistency of mucus
Usage: medical/scientific term; commonly used in clinical and pathological contexts

Examples

• The patient's sputum had a mucoid appearance.
• A mucoid discharge was observed in the nasal passages.
• The laboratory identified mucoid bacteria in the culture.
• Mucoid cysts are common in certain types of tumors.
• The mucoid consistency of the secretion suggested a viral infection.