MUCUS


Meaning of MUCUS in English

[ 'mju:kəs ]

■ noun

1》 a slimy substance secreted by the mucous membranes and glands of animals for lubrication, protection, etc.

2》 mucilage from plants.

Derivatives

mucoid adjective

mucosity noun

mucous adjective

Origin

C17: from L.

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