A secretion containing mucopolysaccharides and protein that is the chief constituent of mucus.
Viscous mucoprotein secreted in the saliva and throughout the intestinal tract; the main constituent of mucus.
Secretions containing mucopolysaccharides.
Chief ingredient of mucus; lubricant protecting body surfaces.
There exists a protein in saliva that interacts with sugars present in the mouth, leading to the formation of dental plaque.
The primary component of mucus, which cannot dissolve in water but can be dissolved in a mild alkaline solution. This is why nasal congestion is sometimes alleviated by inhaling weak alkaline solutions, like mixing a teaspoon of baking soda with a pint of water. This mixture dissolves the mucus and provides relief from some of the symptoms of nasal catarrh.