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mucus

Translations

mucusnoun
mucuses
pl
mucusEmploi médical et scientifique le plus courant.
The doctor explained that the mucus in the nasal passages helps to trap dust and microbes.
Le médecin a expliqué que le mucus dans les voies nasales aide à piéger la poussière et les microbes.
Additional translations
glairesSurtout au pluriel, dans le langage courant pour des sécrétions épaisses liées à une infection ou une irritation.
Synonyms
slime
snot
phlegm
viscous secretion
exudate

Definitions

mucusnoun
A slippery secretion produced by, and covering, mucous membranes, which serves to protect and lubricate surfaces.
The doctor explained that the mucus in the nasal passages helps to trap dust and microbes.
A thick, sticky substance produced by the body, often in response to infection or irritation, particularly in the respiratory and digestive systems.
During the cold, she noticed an increase in mucus production, which made her feel congested.
A slimy protective secretion produced by some animals (such as snails) or plants.
The snail left a trail of mucus on the garden path.
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