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How to say: mucus
Spelling:
Mucus
Syllables
mucus
US accent
/mjˈuːkəs/
UK accent
/mjˈuːkəs/
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Definition
Definition — protective secretion of the mucus membranes; in the gut it lubricates the passage of food and protects the epithelial cells; in the nose and throat and lungs it can make it difficult for bacteria to penetrate the body through the epithelium