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Mucus, oily material secreted by cells in the mucous membranes, which are the soft, skinlike linings that protect many of the body’s organs. Mucus...

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diseases and disorders of mucous membranes, functions of mucous membranes, sites of mucosal membranes

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- slimy secretion: the clear slimy lubricating substance consisting mostly of mucins and water that coats and protects mucous membranes

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Mucus is a slippery secretion of the lining of the mucous membranes in the body. It is a viscous colloid containing antiseptic enzymes (such as lysozyme) and immunoglobulins.
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