MUCOUS MEMBRANE


Meaning of MUCOUS MEMBRANE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ [MYOO-kus] ]

The moist tissue that lines some organs and body cavities (such as the nose, mouth, lungs) and makes mucus (a thick, slippery fluid). Also called mucosa.

NCI English Dictionary of Cancer Terms.      Английский словарь раковых терминов NCI(Национальный институт злокачественных новообразований).