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mucous

/ˈmjuːkəs/

/ˈmjukəs/

mucoussubstantiv

mucouses

Pl.

/ˈmjuː.kəs/

Rare/archaic substantive use meaning "mucus"; generally uncountable.

Definitionen

A viscid secretion produced by mucous membranes; mucus.

The snail protects itself with a thick layer of mucous.

Synonyme

mucous tissue

mucous membrane

mucousadjektiv

more mucous

Komp.

most mucous

Super.

/ˈmjuːkəs/

/ˈmjukəs/

Übersetzungen

The mucous membrane protects the body from pathogens.

Слизистая оболочка защищает организм от патогенов.

Definitionen

Relating to, producing, or covered with mucus.

The mucous membrane in the nasal passages helps trap dust and pathogens.

Synonyme