Mucus
Of secretion. May also be referred to as mucous secretion.
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.
This concept's ID is @1~29579
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- mucin
A nitrogenous substance found in mucous secretions; a lubricant that protects body surfac...
- leukorrhea
Discharge of white mucous material from the vagina; often an indication of infection.
- phlegm
Expectorated matter; saliva mixed with discharges from the respiratory passages; in ancient...
- snot
Nasal mucus.
- booger
Dried nasal mucus.