mucus
/ˈmjuːkəs/
mucus
English
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Definition
A slippery secretion from the lining of the mucous membranes.
Etymology
Learned borrowing from Latin mūcus. Partly displaced Old English slīm, whence modern slime.
Example Sentences
- "The mucus in coryza may vary from runny to viscous."
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