The sticky, slippery material released by mucous membranes and glands. In the lungs, mucus serves as a defense mechanism, trapping bacteria and foreign particles so that they can be moved out of the lungs.
Sticky airway secretion that traps foreign particles. During infection, it can block air movement.
The viscous secretion of mucous membranes. It contains mucin, white blood cells, water, inorganic salts, and exfoliated cells.
A wet, slippery substance secreted by certain glands and used for protection or lubrication.
the slimy viscous fluid that is secreted by epithelial cells that acts as a lubricant and mechanical protector of mucous membranes.
Sticky airway secretion that prevents lung damage by trapping foreign particles. When infection makes your lungs produce too much mucus, it clogs the airways.
(n) a viscous fluid secreted by mucous membranes as a protective lubricant coating
The viscous secretions of the mucus membranes and glands. Mucus contains mucin, white blood cells, water, salts and exfoliated cells.
a sticky substance that acts as a protective, lubricant coating, produced by glands
A secretion of the mucosa that lubricates and protects the lining of the gut; in large intestine mucus helps bind the feces together.
A slippery liquid that is produced by organisms to lubricate or protect.
(MYOO-kuhs) A thick fluid secretion from mucous cells, containing mostly water and polysaccharides.
A slippery wet substance secreted to moisten and protect tissues -- the most commonly known is nasal mucus.
a slippery fluid produced by mucous membranes that lubricates and protects the internal surfaces of the body
The free-flowing secretions of the mucus membranes which are composed of various inorganic salts, desquamated cells and leucocytes.
A gelatinous substance normally produced by the epithelium to protect and hydrate the airway surface from harmful agents
The protective layer of gel-like fluid covering many internal body surfaces, such as the linings of the gut and breathing tubes.
Slimy substance secreted by certain membranes (mucous membranes); contains a variety of secretions, salts, and cells.
a sticky fluid that lubricates parts of the respiratory and digestive systems. See activity to make a mucus model
A substance secreted by various tissues in the body (the mucous membranes) made up of water, mucin (a glycoprotein), salts, and some cells. In the lungs, mucus serves to lubricate the insides of the airways and to trap inhaled foreign particles so that they can be coughed out. In asthma, however, an excess of mucus is produced and can actually block airways. Mucus also tends to be thicker and more viscous in asthmatics.
A thick fluid found in the airways.
A lubricating fluid that is composed of water and mucins and is produced by unicellular and multicellular glands along the digestive, respiratory, urinary, and reproductive tracts.
protective secretion of the mucous 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
Mucus is a thick, jelly-like substance made by the respiratory organs of the body (such as the nose) that helps coat and protect the lining of the organ. Mucus is also produced by some parts of the digestive tract.
Sticky Airway secretions produced by glands in the Airways to trap foreign debris and prevent Lung damage.
Slime produced in the gut which covers, protects and lubricates the mucosa.
Sticky phlegm or liquid in the respiratory tract.
The fluid made by the lining of the nose and sinuses, which carries dust and other particles out of the nose
A thick sticky liquid that is normally made in small quantities in the nose and lungs (and many other places in the body). People with asthma make much more and thicker mucus in their lungs. Sometimes mucus can block lung air passages and is one of the ways asthma causes trouble breathing. Asthma controller medicines help decrease the production of mucus.
a white-colored excretion produced by the intestine that may be a symptom of ulcerative colitis.
a slippery or sticky secretion, often called slime
a lubricating substance produced by the digestive tract
Many of our body cavities (e.g., the respiratory or digestive tracts) have a soft lining called a mucous membrane. It secretes mucus, a slimy fluid that moistens, lubricates and protects these interiors.
A protective barrier covering the membranes in the intestines. A viscous fluid secreted by the mucous membranes.
Often called phlegm or sputum, this sticky fluid is produced by the membranes lining the airways. Exposure to certain triggers can increase mucus production for asthma patients.Excessive amounts of mucus make breathing more difficult.
The liquid secretions of the mucous glands that can change according to allergic reactions.
a thick, jelly-like substance made by the intestines and other organs of the body (such as the nose), that helps coat and protect the lining of the organ. Mucus also helps stool pass through the large intestine and rectum more easily.
Slippery secretion that lines mucous membranes (mucosa). In bowel, enables contents to 'slide'.
Mucus is produced in the airways to warm and moisturise the air before it reaches the lungs. It also traps foreign bodies or infectious agents before they reach the lungs. It is also called sputum or phlegm
Secretion from a gland(e.g. cervical mucus) that can be watery, gel-like, stretchy, sticky or dry; “fertile” mucus is watery and stretchy in response to estrogen.
A thick, lubricating fluid produced by the mucous membranes that line the respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive tracts; serves as a barrier against infection and, in the digestive tract, moistens food, making it easier to swallow.
clear liquid made by the intestines that coats and protects tissues in the gastrointestinal tract.
Liquid secretion produced by the mucous glands.
a white slimy lubricant produced by the intestines. It is found in excess in the stools of patients with colitis.
A whitish substance produced by the intestine, which may be found in the stool.
Thin, slippery substance secreted by the lungs (and other organs in the body) to defend against germs, dust particles and other foreign bodies
The watery and slimy material produced by specific cells that line the inside passageways of the body, functioning to lubricate and protect them.
A clear, heavy liquid secretion of the mucous membranes
the slimy secretion that moistens and protects membranes lining body cavities
A thick slippery fluid produced by the membranes lining certain organs such as the nose, mouth, throat, and vagina. Mucus is the Latin word for "a semifluid, slimy discharge from the nose." Note that mucus is a noun while the adjective is mucous.
a slimy, usually protective secretion from cells or glands
A thick fluid produced by the lining of some organs of the body.
A clear, sticky discharge. It might look white.
Thin, slippery fluid secreted by mucous membranes and glands; becomes thick and sticky in lung disease.
Often called phlegm or sputum, this slippery fluid is produced by the membranes lining the airways to aid in various body functions. Exposure to certain triggers can increase mucus production for asthma patients. The increased amount of mucus makes breathing more difficult. Mucus which is not clear may indicate a student has an infection (unrelated to asthma) in the airways.
a sticky substance produced by certain tissues, such as the glands in the cervical canal.
A slimy substance produced by mucous membranes in the body. Mucous membranes are the moist tissues that line the inside of the body openings, for example the mouth and throat, the vagina. Mucus is produced to make body tissues slippery and reduce damage from friction.
a slimy fluid that is produced in the airways. It is also known as phlegm.
The secretion normally released into the airways to coat and protect them; mucus normally traps inhaled smoke and dust particles to prevent them from reaching deeper into the lungs.
A thick, slippery fluid made by the membranes that line certain organs of the body, including the nose, mouth, throat, and vagina.
The coating, produced by the mucosa, that protects the inner lining of the stomach and duodenum from erosion by digestive juices.
slippery secretions that serve to moisten and protect the mucous membranes by special cells within the bronchial tree, usually as a result of irritation, inflammation or infection of the airways.
(also referred to as Cuticle or Slime Coat). This is a slimy substance which is secreted by mucus glands scattered across the body. It reduces drag or friction when the fish is swimming and protects the fish to some degree from fungal and bacterial infections.
thick liquid secreted by the mucosa of the gastrointestinal tract.
(MYOO-kus) A clear liquid made by the intestines. Mucus coats and protects tissues in the GI tract.
Sticky secretion used variously for locomotion, lubication, or protection from foreign particles.
A thick liquid produced in the airways, nose, and sinuses. Too much mucus can block the airways and lead to asthma symptoms.
A thick liquid that moistens and lubricates body tissues, including those in the airways and lungs.
A material produced by glands in the airways, nose, and sinuses
(.) the glandular, free slime of the mucous membranes.
The free slime of the mucous membranes, composed of secretion of the glands, along with various inorganic salts, desquamated cells, and leukocytes.
the clear secretion of the muous membrane
A substance secreted by the mucous membranes and glands; found in the nose, mouth, lungs, stomach, and intestines.
slimy white protein which lines the respiratory tract and alimentary canal Humans as organisms
Secretions from a gland that can be water, gel-like, stretchy, sticky or dry. Fertile mucus resembles raw egg whites (watery and stretchy).
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Mucus is a slippery secretion of the lining of various membranes in the body (mucous membranes). It is a viscous colloid containing antiseptic enzymes (such as lysozyme) and immunoglobulins. Mucus is produced by goblet cells in the mucous membranes that cover the surfaces of the membranes.