mucus or mucous
Mucous membranes secrete mucus. “Mucus” is the noun and “mucous” is the adjective. It’s not only snotty biologists who insist on distinguishing between these two words.
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Definitions
- n protective secretion of the mucus membranes; in the gut it lubricates the passage of food and protects the epithelial cells; in the nose and throat and lungs it can make it difficult for bacteria to penetrate the body through the epithelium
- a of or secreting or covered with or resembling mucus
mucous tissue
mucous glands of the intestine
News & Articles
- 10 embarrassing fast-food fails
Fast food is quick and cheap and tastes delicious in a horribly wonderful way. But whether it's a misguided menu item or an employee hocking up mucus on take-out orders, it seems like there's always something crazy going on at your favorite fast food restaurant.
June 12, 2013 - CNN - 10 embarrassing fast-food fails
Fast food is quick and cheap and tastes delicious in a horribly wonderful way. But whether it's a misguided menu item or an employee hocking up mucus on take-out orders, it seems like there's always something crazy going on at your favorite fast food restaurant.
June 12, 2013 - CNN
- Rhinitis may be cause of nasal drainage
Since last September and throughout the fall and winter seasons I've had daily drainage, especially in a morning, in the back of my throat. I cough up a yellow mucous. What do you recommend for treatment.
June 23, 2013 - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette - Rhinitis may be cause of nasal drainage
Since last September and throughout the fall and winter seasons I've had daily drainage, especially in a morning, in the back of my throat. I cough up a yellow mucous. What do you recommend for treatment.
June 23, 2013 - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette