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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mucus::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | mucous secretion |
| Type of | secretion |
| Has types | leucorrhea, leukorrhea, phlegm, sputum, booger, snot |
| Derivation | mucous |
Examples of mucus
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In addition, it can be helpful to try other remedies to clear the head of mucus.
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Your nose adds moisture, but to do that, it must produce large amounts of mucus.
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Large amounts of yellow or green mucus tend to be a sign of bacterial infection.
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Drops are placed in each nostril and a suction bulb pulls mucus out of the nose.
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Daily, he straps on a therapeutic vest that vibrates thick mucus from his lungs.
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Charcoal-coloured nasal mucus is a perennial bugbear for many a London commuter.
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If nothing else, I figured it would terrify the germs and mucus right out of me.
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It is an uncommon medical phenomenon, not to be confused with dried nasal mucus.
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Ashlynn Kingsford needs daily physiotherapy to help remove mucus from her lungs.
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- Protective secretion of the mucus 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
- In vertebrates, mucus (adjectival form: "mucous") is a slippery secretion produced by, and covering, mucous membranes. Mucous fluid is typically produced from mucous cells found in mucous glands. Mucous cells secrete products that are rich in glycoproteins and water. ...
- A slippery secretion from the lining of the mucous membranes
- A thick, jelly-like substance made by the intestines and other organs of the body (such as the nose), that helps coat and protect the lining of the organ. Mucus also helps stool pass through the large intestine and rectum more easily.
- A thick, slippery fluid produced by the membranes that line certain organs of the body, including the nose, mouth, throat, and vagina.
- Mucus droplets are secreted by specialized cells in the respiratory system, mucus currents, swept by cilia remove foreign particles from the trachea.
- A thick, lubricating fluid produced by the mucous membranes that line the respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive tracts; serves as a barrier against infection and, in the digestive tract, moistens food, making it easier to swallow.
- A sticky substance produced by glands.
- A gelly-like substance produced by organisms, texture may vary from virtually fluid to stiff and rubber-like.
