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mucous Definition

mu·cous (myo̵̅o̅kəs)

adjective

  1. of, containing, or secreting mucus
  2. like mucus or covered with or as with mucus; slimy

Etymology: L mucosus, slimy < mucus, mucus

mucous Related Forms
mu·cos·ity (-käsə tē) noun
mucous Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • membrane: Circle Clear should not be applied to mucous membrane or broken skin.
  • colitis: Other names for IBS Some old-fashioned names for IBS are still in use: irritable colon spastic colon mucous colitis.
  • secretion: The mucous secretions are excessively thicker than normal, forming a crusty mass.
  • lining: The stomach has a mucous lining to protect it from damage by stomach acid.
  • gland: Amphibians are a class of animals that have mucous glands in their skin.
  • plug: But sure enough 11 days before due date, I lost my mucous plug that evening and immediately started labor.

Used with adjective complement

  • produce: Also dairy produces too much mucous making it more difficult to breathe.
  • secrete: The goblet cells and the glands constantly secrete mucous, which serves to moisten the inhaled air and trap dust and bacteria.

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