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Mu"ci*gen (?), n. [Mucin + -
gen.] (Physiol.) A substance which is formed in
mucous epithelial cells, and gives rise to mucin.

Mu*cig"e*nous (?), a. (Physiol.)
Connected with the formation of mucin; resembling
mucin.

The mucigenous basis is manufactured at the
expense of the ordinary protoplasm of the cell.

Mu"ci*lage (?), n. [F., from L.
mucilago a musty juice, fr. mucus mucus, slime. See
Mucus.] 1. (Bot. Chem.) A gummy or
gelatinous substance produced in certain plants by the action of
water on the cell wall, as in the seeds of quinces, of flax,
etc.

2. An aqueous solution of gum, or of
substances allied to it; as, medicinal mucilage;
mucilage for fastening envelopes.

Mu`ci*lag"i*nous (?), a. [Cf. F.
mucilagineux.


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