Mucous

mucose

Definition: Meaning of, mucous in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈmjuːkəs /

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mucous used in phrases

mucous colitis (noun)
1. often alternating with periods of constipation recurrent abdominal pain and diarrhoea ; often associated with emotional stress
mucous membrane (noun)
1. the thin layer of skin that covers some inner parts of the body, such as the inside of the nose, and produces mucus
mucous secretion (noun)
1. 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
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Pronunciation: spiːtʃ pəˈsɛpʃ(ə)n

Parts of Speech: noun

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mucous colitis