English Explanatory Dictionary

mucous membrane

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A membrane which secretes mucus. It forms the lining of various body passages that communicate with the air, such as the respiratory, genitourinary, and alimentary tracts including the mouth, nasal passages, vagina, and urethra.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

mucous membrane mucous membranes

Synonyms

mucosa mucous tunic tunica mucosa
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