| mucus |
A thick, slippery secretion produced by the mucous membrane that helps to lubricate and protect parts of the body such as the respiratory tract.
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| mucus extravasation p. |
extravasation of mucus into the surrounding connective tissue from a damaged minor salivary gland excretory duct, followed by an inflammatory reaction leading to the formation of a pool of macrophages and mucin surrounded by a wall of granulation tissue; visible as a small nodule or vesicle on the oral mucosa. Called also mucocele. Cf. mucus retention cyst, under cyst.
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| mucus retention c. |
a mucus-containing retention cyst caused by blockage of a salivary gland duct, visible as a small nodule on the oral mucosa; called also mucocele. Cf. mucus extravasation phenomenon, under phenomenon.
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| mucus |
is the wet and sticky substance produced in the glands lining the nose, sinuses, lungs, eyes, stomach, intestines and reproductive tract. When it dries, some children call it boogers, but it is really "snot".
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| mucus |
The free flowing secretions of the mucus membranes which are composed of various inorganic salts, desquamated cells and leucocytes.
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