Look up: mucus

1. mucus
   Type: Term Pronunciation: myū′kŭs Definitions: 1. The clear viscid secretion of the mucous membranes, consisting of mucin, epithelial cells, leukocytes, and various inorganic salts dissolved in water.
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2. mucus
   Sticky secretion used variously for locomotion, lubication, or protection from foreign particles.
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3. mucus
   (Humans as organisms) slimy white protein which lines the respiratory tract and alimentary canal
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4. mucus
   [n] - protective secretion of the mucous membranes
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5. Mucus
   The protective layer of gel-like fluid covering many internal body surfaces, such as the linings of the gut and breathing tubes.
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6. Mucus
   Liquid secretion produced by the mucous glands.
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7. Mucus
   A slimy substance produced by mucous membranes in the body. Mucous membranes are the moist tissues that line the inside of the body openings, for example the mouth and throat, the vagina. Mucus is produced to make body tissues slippery and reduce damage from friction.
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8. Mucus
   Sticky fluid made by some cells, e.g. in the bronchi to trap microbes and dirt
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9. Mucus
   a slippery fluid produced by mucous membranes that lubricates and protects the internal surfaces of the body
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10. Mucus
    A noun that means sticky or slimy discharge or secretion. Mucus is protective. It is produced in excess as a response to disease
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11. Mucus
    The thick, slippery secretion of mucous membranes. Its function is to clean, lubricate and protect
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12. mucus
    Slime produced in the gut which covers, protects and lubricates the mucosa.
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13. Mucus
    A slimy protective substance released by a membrane.
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14. Mucus
    Mucus: A thick slippery fluid produced by the membranes lining certain organs such as the nose, mouth, throat, and vagina. Mucus is the Latin word for 'a semifluid, slimy discharge from the nose.' Note that mucus is a noun while the adjective is mucous. Common Misspellings: mucas
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15. mucus
    the viscous secretion of mucous membrane upon which it has a protective action Category: Medicine
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16. Mucus
    A viscous, slippery substance produced by the mucous membrane and made up mainly of mucin, water, cells, and inorganic salts.
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17. mucus
    Viscous solution secreted by various membranes; rich in glycoprotein.
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18. Mucus
    Mu'cus (mū'kŭs) noun [ Latin mucus , muccus ; confer mucere to be moldy or musty, Greek my`xa mucus, and Sanskrit muc to release. Confer Match for striking fire, Moist , Mucilage
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19. mucus
    The free slime of the mucous membranes, composed of secretion of the glands, along with various inorganic salts, desquamated cells and leucocytes. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
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20. mucus
    mucous secretion noun 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...
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21. mucus
    (mu´kәs) the free slime of the mucous membrane, composed of the secretion of its glands, various salts, desquamated cells, and leukocytes. cervical mucus that secreted by the mucous membrane of the uterine cervix; it undergoes chemical and physical changes owing to hormone stimulati...
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22. Mucus
    • (n.) A gelatinous or slimy substance found in certain algae and other plants. • (n.) Any other animal fluid of a viscid quality, as the synovial fluid, which lubricates the cavities of the joints; -- improperly so used. • (n.) A viscid fluid secreted by mucous membranes, which it se...
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23. mucus
    viscous fluid that moistens, lubricates, and protects many of the passages of the digestive and respiratory tracts in the body. Mucus is composed of ... [9 related articles]
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24. mucus
    the free slime of the mucous membranes, composed of secretion of the glands, along with various inorganic salts, desquamated cells, and leucocytes.
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25. mucus
    mucus 1. A secretion which covers mucous membranes and the general name for the slimy secretion derived from those mucous membranes. 2. A viscid fluid secreted by mucous membranes and glands, consisting of mucin, leukocytes, inorganic salts, water, and epithelial cells (tissue that forms a thin pro...
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