mucosa
[ myoo-koh-suh, -zuh ]
/ myuˈkoʊ sə, -zə /
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noun, plural mu·co·sae [myoo-koh-see, -zee]. /myuˈkoʊ si, -zi/. Anatomy.
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Origin of mucosa
1875–80; <New Latin, noun use of feminine of Latin mūcōsusmucous
OTHER WORDS FROM mucosa
mu·co·sal, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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Example sentences from the Web for mucosa
Mucosal swelling is diminished and the infection which is usually present is antagonized.
British Dictionary definitions for mucosa
Derived forms of mucosa
mucosal, adjectiveWord Origin for mucosa
C19: New Latin, from Latin mūcōsus slimy
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Medical definitions for mucosa
mucosa
[ myōō-kō′sə ]
n. pl. mu•co•sas
mucous membrane
Other words from mucosa
mu•co′sal adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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