mucus
Definitions of mucus
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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 epitheliumtypes:bave, expectoration, flegme, saliveexpectorated matter; saliva mixed with discharges from the respiratory passages; in ancient and medieval physiology it was believed to cause sluggishnesstype of:sécrétiona functionally specialized substance (especially one that is not a waste) released from a gland or cell
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