mucous membrane

mucous membrane definition - medical

mucous membrane

noun
A membrane lining all body passages that communicate with the exterior, such as the respiratory, genitourinary, and alimentary tracts, and having cells and associated glands that secrete mucus. Also called mucosa.

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