Mucus: Do not confuse this noun with the adjective mucous. The clear viscid secretion of the mucous membranes, consisting of mucin, epithelial cells, leukocytes, and various inorganic salts dissolved in water. [L.]
Source: Stedman's Medical Spellchecker, © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
Mucus: A thick, slippery fluid made by the membranes that line certain organs of the body, including the nose, mouth, throat, and vagina.
Source: National Institute of Health
Mucus: viscous suspension of mucin, water, cells, and inorganic salts.
Source: CRISP
Mucus: The viscous secretion of mucous membranes. It contains mucin, white blood cells, water, inorganic salts, and exfoliated cells.
Source: MeSH 2007
Mucus (symptom): Another name for Mucus symptoms.
»Introduction: Mucus symptoms
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Mucus (symptom): Symptoms related to mucus.
Source - MeSH 2007
Source - MeSH 2007
Source - CRISP
Source - MeSH 2007
Source - CRISP
Source: CRISP
Source: CRISP
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