Definition of Mucous membrane

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

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

Medical Definition of Mucous membrane

1. The lubricated inner lining of the mouth, nasal passages, vagina and urethra, any membrane or lining which contains mucous secreting glands. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Mucous Membrane

mucositis
mucosity
mucostatic
mucous
mucous
mucous cast
mucous cell
mucous colitis
mucous colitis
mucous connective tissue
mucous cyst
mucous diarrhoea
mucous gland
mucous glands of auditory tube
mucous membrane (current term)
mucous membrane (current term)
mucous membranes
mucous membrane of tympanic cavity
mucous neck cell
mucous papule
mucous patch
mucous plaque
mucous plug
mucous polyp
mucous rale
mucous secretion
mucous sheath of tendon
mucoviscidosis
mucoviscidosis
mucro

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