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mucous

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Definitions

adj.

Relating to, producing, or resembling mucus

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šŸ§© Root Breakdown

Root-derived
mucroot
+
ousfull of, having the quality of
=mucous

Common Collocations

  • 1.mucous membraneē²˜č†œ
  • 2.mucous secretionē²˜ę¶²åˆ†ę³Œ

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The mucous membrane in the nasal cavity helps trap dust and bacteria.

  • 2.

    A mucous secretion protects the stomach lining from its own powerful acids.

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