mucous secretion


Definition: Meaning of, mucous secretion in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈmjuːkəs sɪˈkriːʃ(ə)n /

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mucous secretion mucous secretions
  1. 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
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