mucus

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈmjuːkəs/

Noun

mucus (uncountable)

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

Related terms

• mucosa
• mucositis

Translations

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

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