- Resembling glue or jelly; characterized by a jellylike
appearance; gelatinous; as, colloid tumors. - A substance (as albumin, gum, gelatin, etc.) which is of a
gelatinous rather than a crystalline nature, and which diffuses itself
through animal membranes or vegetable parchment more slowly than
crystalloids do; -- opposed to crystalloid. - A gelatinous substance found in colloid degeneration and
colloid cancer.
- Phlegm - Slimy secretion - A viscid fluid secreted by mucous membranes, which it serves
to moisten and protect. It covers the lining membranes of all the
cavities which open externally, such as those of the mouth, nose,
lungs, intestinal canal, urinary passages, etc. - Any other animal fluid of a viscid quality, as the synovial
fluid, which lubricates the cavities of the joints; -- improperly so
used. - A gelatinous or slimy substance found in certain algae and
other plants.
- In the children’s book series by Roger Hargreaves, the very nervous Mr. whose name begins with a J. - Sweet spread - Wobbly dessert - Anything brought to a gelatinous condition; a viscous,
translucent substance in a condition between liquid and solid; a
stiffened solution of gelatin, gum, or the like. - The juice of fruits or meats boiled with sugar to an elastic
consistence; as, currant jelly; calf's-foot jelly. - To become jelly; to come to the state or consistency of
jelly.