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1. n. protective secretion of the mucous membranes; in the gut it lubricates the passage of food and protects the epithelial cells; in the nose and throat and lungs it can make it difficult for bacteria to penetrate the body through the epithelium Source: wordnet

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mucous bacteria body cells difficult epithelial epithelium food gut lubricates lungs membranes nose passage penetrate protective protects secretion throat

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mucous colitis mucous membrane mucousness

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Mucorales mucosa

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