Meaning & Definition of Mucus in English
English⟶
Mucus
/mjukəs/
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
Examples of using
The mucus is thick.