Definition of Mucosa

1. Noun. Mucus-secreting membrane lining all body cavities or passages that communicate with the exterior.

Exact synonyms: Mucous Membrane
Specialized synonyms: Conjunctiva, Endometrium, Hymen, Maidenhead, Virginal Membrane
Generic synonyms: Membrane, Tissue Layer
Derivative terms: Mucosal

Definition of Mucosa

1. a mucous membrane [n -SAE or -SAS] : MUCOSAL [adj]

Medical Definition of Mucosa

1. A mucous membrane or tunica mucosa. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Mucosa

mucoproteins
mucoproteins
mucopurulent
mucopurulent
mucopurulent conjunctivitis
mucopus
mucor
mucor
Mucoraceae
Mucoraceae
mucorales
Mucorales
mucormycosis
mucors
mucosa (current term)
mucosa (current term)
mucosae
mucosal
mucosal
mucosal disease
mucosal disease virus
mucosal folds of gallbladder
mucosal graft
mucosal relief radiography
mucosal tunics
mucosanguineous
mucosas
mucosa of auditory tube
mucosa of bronchi
mucosa of ductus deferens

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