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Mucus vs. Mucous

Difference Between Mucus and Mucous

Mucus

Mucus ( MEW-kəs) is a slippery aqueous secretion produced by, and covering, mucous membranes. It is typically produced from cells found in mucous glands, although it may also originate from mixed glands, which contain both serous and mucous cells.
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Mucous

relating to, producing, covered with, or of the nature of mucus.
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Mucus

The viscous, slippery substance that consists chiefly of mucin, water, cells, and inorganic salts and is secreted as a protective lubricant coating by cells and glands of the mucous membranes.
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Mucous

Containing, producing, or secreting mucus
a mucous tissue.
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Mucus

(physiology) A slippery secretion from the lining of the mucous membranes.
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Mucous

Relating to, consisting of, or resembling mucus
a mucous substance.
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Mucus

A viscid fluid secreted by mucous membranes, which it serves to moisten and protect. It covers the lining membranes of all the cavities which open externally, such as those of the mouth, nose, lungs, intestinal canal, urinary passages, etc.
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Mucous

Pertaining to mucus
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Mucus

Any other animal fluid of a viscid quality, as the synovial fluid, which lubricates the cavities of the joints; - improperly so used.
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Mucous

Having the qualities of mucus
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Mucus

A gelatinous or slimy substance found in certain algæ and other plants.
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Mucous

Of, pertaining to, or resembling, mucus; slimy, ropy, or stringy, and lubricous; as, a mucous substance.
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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
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Mucous

Secreting a slimy or mucigenous substance; as, the mucous membrane.
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Mucous

of or secreting or covered with or resembling mucus;
mucous tissue
mucous glands of the intestine
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