mu·ci·lage
n 1 : a gelatinous substance of various plants (as legumes or seaweeds) that contains protein and polysaccharides and is similar to plant gums 2 : an aqueous usu. viscid solution (as of a gum) used in pharmacy as an excipient and in medicine as a demulcent .
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