mucus
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mu·cus
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Definition of mucus
: a viscid slippery secretion that is usually rich in mucins and is produced by mucous membranes which it moistens and protects
Examples of mucus in a Sentence
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Signs and symptoms may include diarrhea or more bowel movements than usual; stools that are black, tarry, sticky, or have blood or mucus; and severe stomach-area (abdomen) pain or tenderness. — Astrazeneca, USA TODAY, "Tapping into the immune system shows promise in stage 3 lung cancer," 3 June 2019 The cryptobenthics eat microscopic stuff—filamentous algae, coral mucus, tiny crustaceans—and convert it to food for the hundreds of large fish species that define coral reefs in the minds of those who treasure them. — Jennifer Hayes, National Geographic, "Coral reefs depend on lots of fish the size of jellybeans," 23 May 2019 Your body needs to dislodge that mucus plug from your cervix to deliver the baby, of course. — Jessica Migala, Health.com, "5 Signs of Labor That Are Not False Alarms," 24 July 2019 This large amount of mucus helps these fish literally slip away from their predators. — Nicola Di Girolamo, The Conversation, "What in the world is a slime eel?," 24 July 2019 Doctors told her parents that putting her in some kind of sport or activity would help the mucus in her body break down. — Carmen Dipippo, PEOPLE.com, "Dancer with Cystic Fibrosis Competes in SYTYCD Academy Round: 'I'm Proud of Who I've Become'," 15 July 2019 What’s more, the nutritional and immunological content of the mucus changes as the young develop, much like mammalian milk. — National Geographic, "Bats regurgitate nectar for their babies—a new discovery," 12 July 2019 Some dogs may have a salmonella infection but may not look sick, the CDC said, noting dogs with an infection usually have diarrhea that may contain blood or mucus. — Kelly Tyko, USA TODAY, "Pig ear dog treats recalled in 33 states after 'potential of Salmonella contamination'," 9 July 2019 Symptoms include fever, vomiting, lethargy and diarrhea that might contain blood or mucus, according to the CDC. — Kellie Hwang, Indianapolis Star, "Dog treats were linked to salmonella in three Hoosiers. Here's how it happened.," 28 Nov. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'mucus.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for mucus
mucus
noun
English Language Learners Definition of mucus
: a thick liquid that is produced in some parts of the body (such as the nose and throat)
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mucus
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mu·cus
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Kids Definition of mucus
: a slippery thick sticky substance that coats, protects, and moistens the linings of body passages and spaces (as of the nose, lungs, and intestines)
mucus
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mu·cus
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Medical Definition of mucus
: a viscid slippery secretion that is usually rich in mucins and is produced by mucous membranes which it moistens and protects
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