mucus

Meanings

• noun

  A thick, sticky substance secreted by the mucous membranes to protect and moisten them. It is found in various parts of the body, such as the nose, throat, and lungs.

  - "The mucus in your nose helps to trap dust and other particles."
  - "He had a bad cold and was producing a lot of mucus."
  - "The doctor asked him to bring a sample of his mucus for analysis."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with mucus
gus , hocus , muss , fuss

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Variants

List of all variants of mucus that leads to same result
mucus , mucuses

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Etymology

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From Latin mucus, meaning 'slime' or 'mucus'.

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Trivia

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1. Mucus is made up of about 98% water and 2% other substances.

2. The average person produces about a quart of mucus every day.

3. Mucus plays a role in the digestive process by lubricating the food as it moves through the digestive tract.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mucous membranes: Specialized types of epithelial tissue that secrete mucus to protect and moisten body surfaces.

2. Phlegm: A thick, white or yellow substance produced by the respiratory system, which contains mucus and dead cells.

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Culture

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In literature, mucus is often used to describe the unpleasant symptoms of illness, such as a runny nose or chest congestion. In art, it has been depicted as a symbol of sickness or disease. In music, there is a band named 'Mucus' from Sweden.

How to Memorize "mucus"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a bowl of thick, gooey substance that coats the inside of your nose or throat when you have a cold.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'mucus' with the feeling of being sick or having a cold.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Mucus Makes Me Miserable' to remember the meaning of the word.

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