muciferous

• Adjectif désuet signifiant qui produit ou sécrète du mucus.

An obsolete adjective meaning producing or secreting mucus.

1. Secreting mucusC2formalmedical

   Containing or producing mucus, a slimy substance secreted by mucous membranes.

   mucifère

   • The muciferous glands in the nasal passages help trap dust and pathogens.
   • Certain muciferous cells line the respiratory tract.
   • The biologist studied the muciferous properties of the amphibian's skin.

   Synonymesmucous