mucous in a sentence
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Definition
MUCOUS: relating to or characterized by the production of mucus, a thick, slippery fluid that lubricates and protects tissues.
Crossword clues for mucous
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "mucous".
- Sticky and slippery substance in the body.
- Related to the secretion found in various membranes.
- Describing a protective fluid in the respiratory system.
- Type of secretion often associated with allergies.
- Characterized by a thick, gelatinous consistency.
Mucous sentence examples
- The doctor explained that the mucoid secretion helps to protect the lining of the stomach.
- After the cold, she noticed an increase in mucoid production in her nasal passages.
- The mucoous membranes play a crucial role in trapping pathogens and keeping the body hydrated.
- He felt a thick, mucoous consistency in his throat that made it difficult to swallow.
- The laboratory test revealed an abnormal amount of mucoous fluid in the patient's lungs.