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"mucous tissue" "mucous glands of the intestine"adjectiveof or secreting or covered with or resembling mucus
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Definition that contains mucous
- dry without a mucous or watery discharge
- tongue a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
- spit a clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mouth; moistens the mouth and starts the digestion of starches
- gum the tissue (covered by mucous membrane) of the jaws that surrounds the bases of the teeth
- saliva a clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mouth; moistens the mouth and starts the digestion of starches
- ulcer a circumscribed inflammatory and often suppurating lesion on the skin or an internal mucous surface resulting in necrosis of tissue
- herpes viral diseases causing eruptions of the skin or mucous membrane
- mucus protective secretion of the mucous 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
- noma acute ulceration of the mucous membranes of the mouth or genitals; often seen in undernourished children
- strangles an acute bacterial disease of horses characterized by inflammation of the mucous membranes