mucus

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈmjuːkəs/

Noun

mucus (uncountable)

1. (physiology) A slippery secretion from the lining of the mucous membranes.

   Hyponyms: phlegm, rheum

   The mucus in coryza may vary from runny to viscous.

Related terms

• mucilaginous
• mucosa
• mucositis
• mucous

Translations

• French: mucus, mucosité
• German: Schleim
• Italian: muco
• Portuguese: muco
• Russian: слизь
• Spanish: moco, mucosidad

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