mucinolytic

adjective

mu·​ci·​no·​lyt·​ic ˌmyü-sᵊn-ō-ˈlit-ik How to pronounce mucinolytic (audio)
: tending to break down or lower the viscosity of mucin-containing body secretions or components
a mucinolytic enzyme

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“Mucinolytic.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/mucinolytic. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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