A viscous suspension that is normally secreted by the body Mucus in the bowel helps with lubrication May be seen in the discharge of a colostomy or urostomy
A substance secreted by various tissues in the body (the mucous membranes) made up of water, mucin (a glycoprotein), salts, and some cells In the lungs, mucus serves to lubricate the insides of the airways and to trap inhaled foreign particles so that they can be coughed out In asthma, however, an excess of mucus is produced and can actually block airways Mucus also tends to be thicker and more viscous in asthmatics
The free flowing secretions of the mucus membranes which are composed of various inorganic salts, desquamated cells and leucocytes
slippery secretion created by mucous glands associated with mucous membranes (such as those that line the nose, throat, and mouth) for lubrication and some protection against bacteria
The sticky, slippery material released by mucous membranes and glands In the lungs, mucus serves as a defense mechanism, trapping bacteria and foreign particles so that they can be moved out of the lungs
a material produced by glands in the airways, nose, sinuses and elsewhere in the body Mucus cleans and protects certain parts of the body such as the lungs
Slimy substance secreted by certain membranes (mucous membranes); contains a variety of secretions, salts, and cells
It covers the lining membranes of all the cavities which open externally, such as those of the mouth, nose, lungs, intestinal canal, urinary passages, etc
The fluid made by the lining of the nose and sinuses, which carries dust and other particles out of the nose
Mucus is a thick liquid that is produced in some parts of your body, for example the inside of your nose. a thick liquid produced in parts of your body such as your nose