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mucosa

/mjuːˈkəʊ.sə/

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noun

/mjuːˈkəʊ.sə/C1formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее слизистую оболочку, выделяющую слизь и выстилающую полости тела и каналы, сообщающиеся с внешней средой.

A noun referring to a mucus-secreting membrane that lines body cavities and passages that communicate with the exterior.

  1. Mucus-secreting membraneC1formalmedical

    A membrane that lines body cavities and passages that communicate with the exterior, secreting mucus for protection and lubrication.

    ruСлизистая оболочка

    • The nasal mucosa helps filter and humidify inhaled air.
    • Inflammation of the gastric mucosa can cause ulcers.
    • The oral mucosa is sensitive to temperature and touch.

    Synonymsmucous membrane

Forms
  • mucosae plural form
  • mucosas plural form
  • mucosae's possessive plural form
  • mucosas' possessive plural form
  • mucosa's possessive singular form