Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mucous
Adjective
/ˈmjuː.kəs/
Definition
Relating to or consisting of mucus.
Examples
- The mucous membranes line the respiratory tract.
- The doctor noted that the patient had a mucous discharge.
- Infections can lead to the overstimulation of mucous production.
Meaning
Mucous is an adjective that describes anything associated with mucus, a slippery secretion produced by, and covering, mucous membranes.
Synonyms
- Viscous
- Slippery
- Mucoid
