mucin

noun

mu·​cin ˈmyü-sᵊn 

: any of various mucoproteins that occur especially in secretions of mucous membranes

mucinous

ˈmyü-sᵊn-əs 

ˈmyüs-nəs

adjective

Examples of mucin in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Snail Mucin When K-beauty broke into the US market in 2016, snail mucin was the introductory ingredient that got everyone hooked. — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026

Using snail mucin as part of your skincare routine daily or a few times a week may improve your skin. — Laura Dorwart, Health, 22 July 2026

If CosRx can convince people to willingly slather snail mucin on their faces, trusting the brand with hair care is a pretty easy next step. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 June 2026

Some of our go-to eye serums are marked down for Prime Day, too, including the COSRX Snail Mucin Peptide Under Eye Cream, which features snail mucin, peptides, and niacinamide to even out discoloration and soothe puffy areas. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 23 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary muc-

First Known Use

1838, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for mucin

• loosen

Medical Definition

mucin

noun

mu·​cin ˈmyüs-ᵊn 

: any of a group of mucoproteins that are found in various human and animal secretions and tissues (as in saliva, the lining of the stomach, and the skin) and that are white or yellowish powders when dry and viscid when moist

gastric mucin