mucus

• Substantivo que designa a secreção viscosa produzida pelas membranas mucosas, que lubrifica a passagem de alimentos no intestino e protege as células epiteliais; no nariz, garganta e pulmões ajuda a impedir que bactérias penetrem no organismo.

A noun referring to a protective secretion produced by mucous membranes, which lubricates the passage of food in the gut and protects epithelial cells; in the nose, throat, and lungs, it helps prevent bacteria from penetrating the body through the epithelium.

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1. Protective bodily secretionB2formalmedical

   A slimy substance produced by mucous membranes to lubricate and protect internal surfaces, such as in the nose, throat, lungs, and digestive tract.

   Secreção corporal protetora

   • Mucus in the nose helps trap dust and bacteria.
   • The body produces extra mucus during a cold to fight infection.
   • In the stomach, mucus protects the lining from digestive acids.

   Sinônimosphlegmsnotsputum