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mucous

/ˈmjuːkəs/

/ˈmjukəs/

mucousnoun

mucouses

/ˈmjuː.kəs/

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

Definitions

A viscid secretion produced by mucous membranes; mucus.

The snail protects itself with a thick layer of mucous.

Synonyms

mucous tissue

mucous membrane

mucousadjective

more mucous

Comp.

most mucous

Super.

/ˈmjuːkəs/

/ˈmjukəs/

Translations

The mucous membrane protects the body from pathogens.

Слизистая оболочка защищает организм от патогенов.

Definitions

Relating to, producing, or covered with mucus.

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

Synonyms