mucous

Adjective

Meaning

Of, pertaining to, or resembling, mucus; slimy, ropy, or stringy, and lubricous; as, a mucous substance.

Secreting a slimy or mucigenous substance; as, the mucous membrane.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

mucoid mucose mastic mucky snot membrane adhesive indifference sticky viscous gelatin mucus muddy slippery pituitary
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Antonyms

immaculate strong unsullied DRY liquid pure
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Related terms

mucosal

Phrases with the word

mucous gland mucous coat mucous membranes of the eye mucous tunic mucous coating mucous lining

Examples

mucous tissue Source: Internet

mucous glands of the intestine Source: Internet

Chamomile is widely used to treat inflammations of the skin and mucous membranes, and for various bacterial infections of the skin, oral cavity and gums, and respiratory tract. Source: Internet

Found on the mucous membranes and the human skin of around a third of the population, it is extremely adaptable to antibiotic pressure. Source: Internet

It is also corrosive, especially when concentrated, but even domestic-strength solutions can cause irritation to the eyes, mucous membranes and skin. Source: Internet

It is helps in conversion of carotene into vitamin A in hepatic cells, therefore, hypothyroidism may lead to high levels of carotene in the blood, resulting in yellowish tint of only skin (and not the mucous membrane, like sclera) called as cartonemia. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

mucothermic mucotomy mucotropic mucous acid mucous coat mucous coating