English word mucoadhesive comes from English adhesive, English muco- (Mucus.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| adhesive | English (eng) | Apt or tending to adhere; clinging.. Sticky; tenacious, as glutinous substances. A substance, such as glue, that provides or promotes adhesion. |
| muco- | English (eng) | Mucus. |
| mucoadhesive | English (eng) | (medicine, especially of a drug) That adheres to a mucous membrane. (medicine) Any drug that adheres to a mucous membrane. |