Synonym for mucosa ... <pathology> A mucous membrane or tunica mucosa. ... (18 Nov 1997) ... 
(too´nĭ-kә mu-ko´sә) the mucous membrane lining of various tubular structures. Tunica mucosa lining the walls of the small intestine.
Type: Term Synonyms: mucosa
mucous membrane, tunica mucosa The lubricated inner lining of the mouth, nasal passages, vagina and urethra, and any membrane or lining which contains mucous secreting glands.