Mucus

The clear, viscous secretion of the mucous membranes, composed of secretions of the glands, along with various inorganic salts, desquamated cells, and leukocytes.

Viscid secretion of the mucous membrane.

Secretion of mucous glands, containing mucin; protects epithelia.

A viscous secretion produced by the mucous membranes that moisten and protect the membranes.

The secretion of mucous glands (as the goblet cells of the conjunctiva).

A polypeptide containing a carbohydrate, usually a hexosamine.

Viscous secretions of mucous membranes and glands, containing mucin, water, white blood cells, and salts.

A translucent, gelatinous material; it is normally present in feces in small quantities, but when present in larger quantities indicates a bowel abnormality.

A thick, viscous fluid produced by mucous glands. Mucus is secreted by glandular cells located within the moist mucous membranes that line many of the body’s organs, cavities, and structures, where it functions as a protective barrier, a lubricant, and a carrier of enzymes. Mucus is secreted within the nasal sinuses, the respiratory tract, the gastrointestinal tract, and other structures.

A viscous fluid secreted by mucous membranes in many parts of the body, including the mouth, bronchial passages, and gut. Mucus acts as a protective barrier over the surfaces of the membranes, as a lubricant, and as a carrier of enzymes. It consists chiefly of ‘glycoproteins, particularly mucin, which are responsible for its viscosity.

The general name for the slimy secretion derived from mucous membranes. It is mainly composed of a substance called mucin, which varies according to the particular mucous membrane from which it is derived, and contains other substances, such as cells cast off from the surface of the membrane, enzymes, and dust particles. Mucin has the following characteristics: it is viscid, clear and tenacious; when dissolved in water it can be precipitated by addition of acetic acid; and when not in solution already, it is dissolved by weak alkalis, such as lime-water.

A viscid fluid secreted by mucous membranes and glands, consisting of mucin, leukocytes, inorganic salts, water, and epithelial cells. A good example is the almost ropy secretion from the sublingual and submandibular glands.

A slimy protective secretion of the mucous membranes consisting chiefly of glycoproteins.

A thick, slimy fluid that is secreted by the lining of organs and glands.

The sticky substance that your airways make to trap irritants that could damage your lungs.

The sticky liquid that covers the surface of mucous membranes.

The slimy substance that acts as a lubricant and mechanical protector of the mucous membranes. It is composed of mucin, white blood cells, water and castoff tissue cells.