mucous

Meanings

• noun

  A thick, sticky substance secreted by the mucous membranes, especially in the nose and lungs.

  - "The mucous in your nose helps to trap dust and bacteria."
  - "She blew her nose, producing a large amount of mucous."

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Synonyms

mucoid , myxoid

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with mucous
sputum , gumbo , plumbo , rumble

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Variants

List of all variants of mucous that leads to same result
mucous , mucous membrane , mucous membranes

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Etymology

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From Old French mucus, from Latin mucus 'mucus, slippery substance'.

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Trivia

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1. Mucous is not a single substance but is a mixture of water, proteins, and other substances.

2. The human body produces about 1.5 liters of mucous per day.

3. Mucous plays a role in the immune system by trapping bacteria and other foreign particles.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mucous membranes: Specialized type of epithelial tissue that lines various body cavities and produces mucus.

2. Mucus production: Process by which mucous membranes produce mucus to protect and lubricate various body surfaces.

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Culture

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Mucous is a common substance produced by the body and is often associated with illnesses such as the common cold or flu. In literature, mucous is sometimes used metaphorically to describe something thick and unpleasant.

How to Memorize "mucous"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a bowl of thick, gluey substance, similar to the texture of mucous.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'mucous' with the feeling of being congested or having a runny nose during a cold.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'MUCOUS' to remember the meaning: Mucus, Unpleasant, Congested, Obstructs, Unhealthy, Slippery.

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