Associations to the word «Mucous»

Wiktionary

MUCOUS, adjective. Pertaining to mucus
MUCOUS, adjective. Having the qualities of mucus
MUCOUS MEMBRANE, noun. (anatomy) A membrane which secretes mucus. It forms the lining of various body passages that communicate with the air, such as the respiratory, genitourinary, and alimentary tracts including the mouth, nasal passages, vagina and urethra.
MUCOUS MEMBRANES, noun. Plural of mucous membrane

Dictionary definition

MUCOUS, adjective. Of or secreting or covered with or resembling mucus; "mucous tissue"; "mucous glands of the intestine".

Wise words

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