Definition: Meaning of, mucous secretion in English to English dictionary.
Pronunciation:/ ˈmjuːkəs sɪˈkriːʃ(ə)n /
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mucous secretion
mucous secretions
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