mucus (n)
mucous secretion (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 08
def protective secretion of the mucus membranes
def in the gut it lubricates the passage of food and protects the epithelial cells
def in the nose and throat and lungs it can make it difficult for bacteria to penetrate the body through the epithelium
Outgoing links
Hypernym secretion
Derivationally related form mucus → mucous
Hyponym phlegm, sputum; snot; booger; leukorrhea, leucorrhea
Substance meronym mucin
Incoming links
Pertainym (pertains to noun) muciferous → mucus; mucopurulent → mucus; mucous → mucus; mucoid → mucus
Pertainym (pertains to noun) mucose → mucus; mucoidal → mucus
Derivationally related form mucous → mucus
Hyponym secretion
Hypernym phlegm, sputum; snot; booger; leukorrhea, leucorrhea
Substance holonym mucin

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