| muciparous | <physiology> Secreting, or producing, mucus or mucin. Origin: Mucus + L. Parere to produce. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| muciparous gland | <anatomy> A type of merocrine gland that produces a thick (mucopolysaccharide rich) secretion as opposed to a serous gland). (18 Nov 1997) |