mucociliary

Adjective

Meaning

mucociliary (not comparable)

Of or pertaining to the action of cilia in transporting mucus.
Most inhaled uranium that reaches the lungs is eliminated via mucociliary clearance.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Phrases with the word

mucociliary blanket mucociliary escalator mucociliary ladder mucociliary transport

Examples

Am J Physiol Cell Physiol. 2003;284(1):C2–C15 As cilia cannot effectively move in a thick, viscous environment, mucociliary clearance is deficient and a buildup of mucus occurs, clogging small airways. Source: Internet

This mucociliary clearance is an important defence system against air-borne infection. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

mucocele mucocellular mucociliar mucociliary blanket mucociliary escalator mucociliary ladder