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mucous Definition and Meaning in English (mucous definition)

adjective
Synonyms:slimyviscous
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Mucous definition: Relating to, producing, or resembling mucus, often referring to a bodily fluid or membrane.

Definitions of Mucous

  1. 1adjective

    Relating to, producing, or resembling mucus, often referring to a bodily fluid or membrane.

Example Sentences

medical

“The mucous membrane lines various cavities in the body.”

medical

“A mucous discharge can be a symptom of an infection.”

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nounmucus
nounmucosity
adjectivemucilaginous

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Mucous definition: Relating to, producing, or resembling mucus, often referring to a bodily fluid or membrane.
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'Mucous' translates to 'mucous' in English. Mucous definition: Relating to, producing, or resembling mucus, often referring to a bodily fluid or membrane.
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