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Definitions of mucous membrane
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
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