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mucous membrane: mucus-secreting membrane lining all body cavities or passages that communicate with the exterior
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of or relating to mucous membranes
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The mucous membranes (or mucosae; singular: mucosa) are linings of ectodermic origin, covered in epithelium, and are involved in absorption and secretion. They line various body cavities that are exposed to the external environment and internal organs. It is at several places continuous with skin: at the nostrils, the lips, the ears, the genital area, and the anus. The sticky, thick fluid secreted by the mucous membranes and gland is termed mucus (note the spelling difference). ...
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mucous membrane in the nose; mucosal means referring to that membrane
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The moist tissue that lines some organs and body cavities (such as the nose, mouth, lungs) and makes mucus (a thick, slippery fluid). Also called mucous membrane.
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