Definition that contains mucous membrane
- tongue a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
- gum the tissue (covered by mucous membrane) of the jaws that surrounds the bases of the teeth
- 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
- clapper a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
- lidocaine a local anesthetic (trade names Lidocaine and Xylocaine) used topically on the skin and mucous membranes
- polyp a small vascular growth on the surface of a mucous membrane
- laryngitis inflammation of the mucous membrane of the larynx; characterized by hoarseness or loss of voice and coughing