Meaning & Definition of Mucous in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: Pertaining to, resembling, or containing mucus.

  Example Sentence: The mucous membranes line the digestive tract.

• Definition: Of or having the consistence, appearance, or function of mucus.

  Example Sentence: Mucous secretions can trap pathogens and particles.

Etymology

Origin: From Latin 'mucus', meaning 'slime' or 'snot'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• mucous membrane: A membrane that secretes mucus and lines various body cavities.
• mucous discharge: A secretion of mucus from the body orifices.
• mucous system: The system involving the secretion of mucus.

Translations

• Spanish: mucoso

• French: muqueux

• German: schleimig

• Russian: слизистый

Related Words

• mucus: A thick, slippery secretion produced by mucous membranes.

• serous: Relating to serum; resembling serum.

Slang Meanings of mucous

• Meaning: Snot

  Example Sentence: He's blowing his nose; he's got a lot of mucous, or snot, today.

• Meaning: Phlegm

  Example Sentence: After the cold, all I have is mucous in my throat, like phlegm.