Associations to the word «Mucous»
Noun
- Membrane
- Lining
- Secretion
- Inflammation
- Irritation
- Gland
- Ulcer
- Sinus
- Skin
- Saliva
- Mem
- Vagina
- Hemorrhage
- Palate
- Intestine
- Cavity
- Uterus
- Cyst
- Tract
- Swelling
- Cartilage
- Eyelid
- Lymph
- Lesion
- Diarrhea
- Tissue
- Blister
- Sore
- Duct
- Congestion
- Goblet
- Cough
- Bladder
- Discharge
- Gum
- Bowel
- Infection
- Bleeding
- Stomach
- Coughing
- Nausea
- Airway
- Anemia
- Nose
- Fold
- Septum
- Obstruction
- Colon
- Convulsion
- Penis
- Spleen
- Vomiting
- Lung
- Cns
- Syphilis
- Soothing
- Womb
- Ingestion
- Asthma
- Fluid
- Digestion
- Symptom
- Allergy
- Toxicity
- Covering
- Layer
Adjective
Wiktionary
MUCOUS, adjective. Pertaining to mucus
MUCOUS, adjective. Having the qualities of mucus
MUCOUS MEMBRANE, noun. (anatomy) A membrane which secretes mucus. It forms the lining of various body passages that communicate with the air, such as the respiratory, genitourinary, and alimentary tracts including the mouth, nasal passages, vagina and urethra.
MUCOUS MEMBRANES, noun. Plural of mucous membrane
Dictionary definition
MUCOUS, adjective. Of or secreting or covered with or resembling mucus; "mucous tissue"; "mucous glands of the intestine".
Wise words
A word is not a crystal, transparent and unchanged; it is
the skin of a living thought and may vary greatly in color
and content according to the circumstances and time in which
it is used.