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mucous

/ˈmjuːkəs/

/ˈmjukəs/

Translations

mucousnoun

mucouses

/ˈmjuː.kəs/

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

Synonyms

mucous tissue

mucous membrane

mucousadjective

more mucous

Comp.

most mucous

Super.

/ˈmjuːkəs/

/ˈmjukəs/

The mucous membrane protects the body from pathogens.

Слизистая оболочка защищает организм от патогенов.

Synonyms

mucousnoun

A viscid secretion produced by mucous membranes; mucus.

The snail protects itself with a thick layer of mucous.

mucousadjective

Relating to, producing, or covered with mucus.

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