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Mucus

/mjˈukəs/
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(noun) A slippery secretion from the lining of the mucous membranes.

The mucus is thick.
The mucus is greenish yellow.
CEFR Practice Quiz
When you have a common cold, your body often produces too much ____, which can make it very difficult for you to breathe easily through your nose.

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