noun
Meaning 1
A membrane which secretes mucus. It forms the lining of various body passages that communicate with the air, such as the respiratory, genitourinary, and alimentary tracts including the mouth, nasal passages, vagina, and urethra.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: mucosa, mucous tunic, tunica mucosa
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: membrane, tissue, structure