mucous

[ UK /mjˈuːkəs/ ]
[ US /ˈmjukəs/ ]
ADJECTIVE
  1. of or secreting or covered with or resembling mucus
    mucous tissue
    mucous glands of the intestine
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How To Use mucous In A Sentence

  • These are specially designed to cradle the fish securely in a comfortable position without wiping away a great deal of their protective mucous.
  • Although he had not howled once, his snarling and growling, combined with his thirst, had hoarsened his throat and dried the mucous membranes of his mouth so that he was incapable, except under the sheerest provocation, of further sound. CHAPTER XVI
  • The mucous film covering his eyes was an infection that was treated successfully with antibiotic drops.
  • These infections may range from cutaneous warts to genital mucous membrane infections that can progress to cervical cancer.
  • At eight months George developed a bloody discharge and the eye problem returned, together with a clear mucous discharge from the right ear.
  • The Arteria Profunda Linguæ (ranine artery; deep lingual artery) is the terminal portion of the lingual artery; it pursues a tortuous course and runs along the under surface of the tongue, below the Longitudinalis inferior, and above the mucous membrane; it lies on the lateral side of the Genioglossus, accompanied by the lingual nerve. VI. The Arteries. 3a. 2. The External Carotid Artery
  • Victims suffered from acute cyanosis, a blue discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes.
  • And finally the mucous membrane, thick and rich in blood vessels at the top and gradually thinner and paler below. COMPULSION
  • An infected mucous membrane, especially of the tongue, nose and larynx, commonly becomes ulcerated.
  • The alimentary discharge becomes mixed with a sero-mucous exudation, which is followed by a certain amount of suppurative matter. Special Report on Diseases of the Horse
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