Mucous Meaning
/ˈmjuːkəs/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjPertaining to mucus.
adjHaving the qualities of mucus; resembling mucus.
Sentence Examples
I have mucous in my stool.
The substance can irritate or corrode the skin, eyes, or mucous membranes.
The doctor has taken a swab from the mucous membrane.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ear, nose, and throat doctor examined the patient's ____ membrane inside the nose.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ membranes in your nose produce a thick liquid that helps to trap various tiny particles of dust and bacteria from the air you breathe.
Word Origin & History
Naturalized from Late Latin mūcōsus, from Latin mūcus. By surface analysis, muc(us) + -ous = muco- + -ous.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ear, nose, and throat doctor examined the patient's ____ membrane inside the nose.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ membranes in your nose produce a thick liquid that helps to trap various tiny particles of dust and bacteria from the air you breathe.