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Mucous membrane

Synonym(s)

  • mucosa
  • mucosal tissue
  • tunica mucosa

Definition(s)

Mucus-secreting membrane lining all body cavities or passages that communicate with the exterior.

Definition from: Unified Medical Language SystemThis link leads to a site outside Genetics Home Reference. (CRISP Thesaurus)   at the National Library of Medicine

The moist tissue that lines some organs and body cavities (such as the nose, mouth, lungs) and makes mucus (a thick, slippery fluid).

Definition from: Unified Medical Language SystemThis link leads to a site outside Genetics Home Reference. (NCI Thesaurus)   at the National Library of Medicine

 
Published: January 23, 2009