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 |
