mucosa

Definitions of mucosa
  1. noun
    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
    synonyms: baba, babaza, mocarro, moco, mocosidad, mucosidad
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    types:
    esputo, expectoración, gargajo
    expectorated matter; saliva mixed with discharges from the respiratory passages; in ancient and medieval physiology it was believed to cause sluggishness
    type of:
    secreción
    a functionally specialized substance (especially one that is not a waste) released from a gland or cell
  2. noun
    mucus-secreting membrane lining all body cavities or passages that communicate with the exterior
    synonyms: mucoso
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    types:
    conjuntiva
    a transparent lubricating mucous membrane that covers the eyeball and the under surface of the eyelid
    doncellez, himen
    a fold of tissue that partly covers the entrance to the vagina of a virgin
    type of:
    membrana
    a pliable sheet of tissue that covers or lines or connects the organs or cells of animals or plants
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