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mucus meaning and definition
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Definition of mucus (noun)
- 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
- synonyms: mucous secretion
Source: Princeton University Wordnet