protective secretion of the mucous membranes; in the gut it lubricates the passage of food and protects the epithelial cells; in the nose and throat and lungs it can make it difficult for bacteria to penetrate the body through the epithelium
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mucous secretion::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | mucus |
| Type of | secretion |
| Has types | leucorrhea, leukorrhea, phlegm, sputum, booger, snot |
Examples of mucous secretion
mucous secretion
The dye substance comprises a mucous secretion from the hypobranchial gland of one of several medium-sized predatory sea snails that are found in the eastern Mediterranean.
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An example of commonly used anticholinergic drugs is a special group of bronchodilators used in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, which decrease inflammation and mucous secretion in the lungs.
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An abnormal secretion of the mucous membrane of the vagina is looked upon as source of disgust.
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The secretion of mucous material that keeps scales healthy suddenly stops, and the fish falls prey to fungus infections.
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The team explored the role of CFTR, the chloride ion channel mutated in CF patients, in fluid secretion by mucous gland cells.
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In studies dating back 20 years, Coffey and his colleagues found that TGF-alpha causes proliferation of the stomach lining and stimulates mucous production while suppressing acid secretion.
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As such, CF is characterized by impaired chloride secretion causing the accumulation of viscous mucous that may cause multiple organ dysfunctions, including recurrent lung infection.
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