ALL meanings of mucus
mu·cus
M m - noun mucus a viscous, slimy mixture of mucins, water, electrolytes, epithelial cells, and leukocytes that is secreted by glands lining the nasal, esophageal, and other body cavities and serves primarily to protect and lubricate surfaces. 1
- noun mucus A slimy substance, typically not miscible with water, secreted by mucous membranes and glands for lubrication, protection, etc. 1
- noun mucus fluid from the nose 1
- noun mucus bodily secretion 1
- uncountable noun mucus Mucus is a thick liquid that is produced in some parts of your body, for example the inside of your nose. 0
- noun mucus the slimy protective secretion of the mucous membranes, consisting mainly of mucin 0
- noun mucus the thick, slimy secretion of the mucous membranes, that moistens and protects them 0