mucous membrane
noun
a lubricating membrane lining an internal surface or an organ, as the alimentary, respiratory, and genitourinary canals.
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First recorded in 1805–15
Words nearby mucous membrane
mucous, mucous cell, mucous colitis, mucous connective tissue, mucous gland, mucous membrane, mucous plug, mucoviscidosis, mucro, mucronate, mucus
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British Dictionary definitions for mucous membrane
mucous membrane
noun
a mucus-secreting membrane that lines body cavities or passages that are open to the external environmentAlso called: mucosa
Derived forms of mucous membrane
mucomembranous (ˌmjuːkəʊˈmɛmbrənəs), adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for mucous membrane
mucous membrane
n.
A membrane lining all body passages that communicate with the exterior, such as the respiratory, genitourinary, and alimentary tracts, and having cells and associated glands that secrete mucus.mucosa
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Scientific definitions for mucous membrane
mucous membrane
[ myōō′kəs ]
Any of the membranes lining the passages of the body, such as the respiratory and digestive tracts, that open to the outside. Cells in the mucous membranes secrete mucus, which lubricates the membranes and protects against infection.
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Cultural definitions for mucous membrane
mucous membrane
[ (myooh-kuhs) ]
The membrane that lines passageways and cavities in the body that lead to the outside, such as the mouth, gastrointestinal tract, nose, vagina, and urethra. These membranes are equipped with glands that secrete mucus.
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