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mucosae

/mjuːˈkəʊ.siː/

/mjuˈkoʊ.si/

Translations

mucosanoun

mucosae

/mjuːˈkəʊ.zə/

/mjuˈkoʊ.zə/

слизистая оболочка

The mucosa of the stomach is responsible for secreting digestive enzymes.

Слизистая оболочка желудка отвечает за секрецию пищеварительных ферментов.

Synonyms

mucous membrane

mucous tissue

epithelium

Definitions

mucosanoun

A membrane rich in mucous glands that lines body cavities and passages which communicate directly or indirectly with the outside of the body, such as the respiratory, digestive, and urogenital tracts.

The doctor examined the patient's nasal mucosa for signs of infection.

The mucous membrane of a specific organ or part of the body regarded as a distinct anatomical layer.

Biopsy revealed dysplasia confined to the gastric mucosa.