Adjective
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 dictionarymucous 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