mucous membrane
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- noun
- /ˈmjuːkəs ˈmɛmˌbreɪn/
- Specialized
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mucosa
- Pemphigus vulgaris is an autoimmune skin disorder characterized by blistering of the skin and mucous membranes.
- mucous membranes of the nose
- skin and mucous membranes
They mainly exist in the mucous membrane lined tissues of the body.
- They mainly exist in the mucous membrane lined tissues of the body.
- And there's, there's air passes over these mucous membranes on the on the in the nose, in the mouth.
Examples
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Mucous membranes in the vagina and vulva rapidly absorb chemicals without metabolizing them.
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Some pathogens are transmitted by animal bites, scratches, or inoculation of an open wound or mucous membrane with infectious material.
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See the hemorrhages under the mucous membrane?
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Wash their hands immediately and avoid touching mucous membranes.
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They mainly exist in the mucous membrane lined tissues of the body.
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So we have nitric oxide that lines the inside of our mucous membrane in our nose.
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The cavity was lined with mucous membrane and filled with mucoid discharge.
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Victims suffered from acute cyanosis, a blue discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes.
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But propylene glycol works as an additive to your tears, which helps spread across the eye evenly and protect the mucous membranes of the eye.
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Dry air can irritate the mucous membrane in the nose, leading to discomfort and swelling.
Synonyms
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Thin inner layer that makes mucus and lines body openings like the mouth or nose
How Moist
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is a straightforward adjective+noun composition: 'mucous' (relating to mucus) modifies 'membrane' (a thin layer), so the meaning 'a membrane that is mucous or secretes mucus' is directly derivable. This is a technical but compositional term common across languages (e.g., Spanish 'membrana mucosa', French 'muqueuse'), so a B1 learner who knows the constituents will understand it.
Etymology
The noun mucous membrane gives a clear picture: mucous is the slippery mucus and membrane is a thin cover. This thin, wet cover lines places like your nose and mouth to trap dust and germs and keep them 'moist' and 'protected', so the term means the moist tissue that protects and helps body openings work.