Translation meaning & definition of the word "mucus" into Portuguese language

noun

1. 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

synonym:
• mucus
,
• mucous secretion

1. Secreção protetora das membranas mucosas

• No intestino lubrifica a passagem dos alimentos e protege as células epiteliais

• No nariz, garganta e pulmões, pode dificultar a penetração de bactérias no corpo através do epitélio

sinônimo:
• muco
,
• secreção mucosa