Definitions of mucous secretion
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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 epithelium
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synonyms:
mucus
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phlegm, sputum
expectorated matter; saliva mixed with discharges from the respiratory passages; in ancient and medieval physiology it was believed to cause sluggishness
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snot
nasal mucus
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booger
dried nasal mucus
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leucorrhea, leukorrhea
discharge of white mucous material from the vagina; often an indication of infection
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type of:
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secretion
a functionally specialized substance (especially one that is not a waste) released from a gland or cell
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