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mucose

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective mucose has 1 sense
  1. mucous, mucose - of or secreting or covered with or resembling mucus; "mucous tissue"; "mucous glands of the intestine"

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Mucose

Description:

Mucose is an adjective that refers to something resembling or relating to mucus. It can also be used as a noun to describe a substance that resembles mucus.

Senses:

  1. Adjective: Resembling or relating to mucus.
  2. Noun: A substance that resembles mucus.

Usage:

Adjective:

She had a mucose cough, which indicated an infection.

The mucose membrane lining the nose and throat helps trap foreign particles.

The doctor examined the patient's mucose secretions under a microscope.

Noun:

Scientists are studying a particular type of mucose found in the digestive tract.

The mucose of certain amphibians has unique properties for defense and moisture retention.

A new gel with mucose-like properties has been developed for burn treatment.

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