mucous

UK
/ˈmjuːkəs/
US
/ˈmjukəs/

Übersetzungen

mucoussubstantiv
mucouses
Pl.
UK
/ˈmjuː.kəs/
US
/ˈmjuː.kəs/
Rare/archaic substantive use meaning "mucus"; generally uncountable.
Synonyme
mucous tissue
mucous membrane
mucousadjektiv
more mucous
Komp.
most mucous
Super.
UK
/ˈmjuːkəs/
US
/ˈmjukəs/
The mucous membrane protects the body from pathogens.
Слизистая оболочка защищает организм от патогенов.

Definitionen

mucoussubstantiv
A viscid secretion produced by mucous membranes; mucus.
The snail protects itself with a thick layer of mucous.
mucousadjektiv
Relating to, producing, or covered with mucus.
The mucous membrane in the nasal passages helps trap dust and pathogens.