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mucosa

/mjuːˈkəʊ.sə/

Traducción: Sustantivo que designa la capa o membrana que recubre las cavidades y conductos del cuerpo que se comunican con el exterior, revestida de epitelio y secretora de moco.

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noun

/mjuːˈkəʊ.sə/C1formalmedical
  • esSustantivo que designa la capa o membrana que recubre las cavidades y conductos del cuerpo que se comunican con el exterior, revestida de epitelio y secretora de moco.

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.

    esMembrana mucosa

    • 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.

    Sinónimosmucous membrane

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