blennostasis

blennostasis definition - medical

blen·nos·ta·sis (blĕ-nŏsˈtə-sĭs)

noun
The reduction or suppression of secretion from the mucous membranes.

Related Forms:

  • blenˌno·statˈic (blĕnˌə-stătˈĭk) adjective

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