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Definition of Mucous secretion
1. Noun. Protective secretion of the mucus membranes; in the gut it lubricates the passage of food and protects the epithelial cells; in the nose and throat and lungs it can make it difficult for bacteria to penetrate the body through the epithelium.
Exact synonyms: Mucus
Generic synonyms: Secretion
Specialized synonyms: Phlegm, Sputum, Snot, Booger, Leucorrhea, Leukorrhea
Terms within: Mucin
Derivative terms: Mucous
Generic synonyms: Secretion
Specialized synonyms: Phlegm, Sputum, Snot, Booger, Leucorrhea, Leukorrhea
Terms within: Mucin
Derivative terms: Mucous
Lexicographical Neighbors of Mucous Secretion
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