Word "MUCUS" Definitions:


Part of Speech:
Noun
Definition:
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 difficult for bacteria to penetrate the body through the epithelium
Synonyms:
mucous secretion

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Slimy gland secretion
Secreted slimy substance
Phlegm The Times Sunday Concise 22 Sep 2024
Unpleasant slimy stuff The Telegraph Plusword 18 Jun 2024
Discharge a lot leaving hospital with you and me The Times Cryptic 11 Nov 2022
Slimy secretion The Times Concise 06 Aug 2021
Manuscript about uranium and copper producing a slimy substance Irish Times Crosaire 29 Aug 2020
Emu cushioned partially by a slimy protective fluid
Slimy secretion The Times Concise 31 Oct 2017
Slug's trail Wall Street Journal 03 Aug 2015
Protective secretion
Snail trail
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