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mucin vs glycoprotein

glycoprotein vs mucin

mucin and glycoprotein both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mucin Yes No No No
glycoprotein Yes No No No
As nouns, glycoprotein is a hypernym of mucin; that is, glycoprotein is a word with a broader meaning than mucin:
  • mucin: a nitrogenous substance found in mucous secretions; a lubricant that protects body surfaces
  • glycoprotein: a conjugated protein having a carbohydrate component
mucin (noun) glycoprotein (noun)
a nitrogenous substance found in mucous secretions; a lubricant that protects body surfaces a conjugated protein having a carbohydrate component
Difference between mucin and glycoprotein

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