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mucosal

/mjuːˈkoʊ.səl/

Übersetzung: Die Schleimhaut betreffend; zu einer Schleimhaut gehörend oder sie auskleidend.

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adjective

C2formalcommonmedical/mjuːˈkoʊ.səl/

Relating to the mucous membrane, which is the moist tissue lining certain body cavities and organs.

  • 🇩🇪Die Schleimhaut betreffend; zu einer Schleimhaut gehörend oder sie auskleidend.
  1. Relating to mucous membranes C1 formal medical

    Pertaining to the moist tissue that lines various cavities and organs in the body, such as the nose, mouth, and digestive tract.

    • The mucosal lining of the stomach protects it from acid.
    • Mucosal immunity plays a key role in fighting respiratory infections.
    • The doctor examined the patient's mucosal surfaces for signs of inflammation.

    🇩🇪Schleimhaut-

    Synonyme: mucous

  • more mucosal comparative form
  • most mucosal superlative form