Mucous: meaning, definitions and examples
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mucous
[ หmjuห.kษs ]
biological term
Mucous refers to a type of secretion that is produced by mucous membranes. It serves to protect and lubricate the surfaces of the body, particularly in areas that are exposed to the external environment, such as the respiratory and digestive tracts.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The mucous lining of the stomach helps protect it from acidic content.
- Infections can cause an increase in mucous production in the nasal passages.
- Mucous membranes play a crucial role in the immune response.
Translations
Translations of the word "mucous" in other languages:
๐ต๐น mucoso
๐ฎ๐ณ เคถเฅเคฒเฅเคทเฅเคฎ
๐ฉ๐ช Schleim
๐ฎ๐ฉ lendir
๐บ๐ฆ ัะปะธะทะพะฒะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ ลluz
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฒๆถฒใฎ
๐ซ๐ท muqueux
๐ช๐ธ mucoso
๐น๐ท mukoza
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ์ก์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฎุงุทู
๐จ๐ฟ hlen
๐ธ๐ฐ hlien
๐จ๐ณ ็ฒๆถฒ็
๐ธ๐ฎ sluzast
๐ฎ๐ธ slรญm
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mukoza
๐ฒ๐ฝ mucoso
Etymology
The term 'mucous' originated from the Latin word 'mucus', which means 'slime' or 'snot'. It dates back to the 14th century and has been used to describe the slimy secretion produced by mucous membranes. The word is comprised of the root 'muc-' referring to the slime and the suffix '-ous' which is often used to form adjectives indicating possession or presence of a particular quality. This allows 'mucous' to describe substances that have the characteristics of mucus, emphasizing its role in various biological functions. Mucous plays an essential part in protecting body surfaces and facilitating functions in systems such as digestion and respiration.
Word Frequency Rank
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