mucous
/'mju:kəs/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to, producing, or resembling mucus: Describes something that is of the nature of mucus, secretes mucus, or is covered with a mucus-like substance.
Usage
The adjective "mucous" is used to describe biological tissues, membranes, and glands that are involved in the production or secretion of mucus, a slippery, viscous fluid. It is a technical term common in medical and biological contexts.
Examples
- Adjective:
- The respiratory tract is lined with a mucous membrane.
- Infections can cause an increase in mucous secretion.
- The mucous glands help protect the stomach lining.
Advanced Usage
- "Mucous tissue": A type of connective tissue, such as Wharton's jelly in the umbilical cord, that has a soft, gelatinous consistency resembling mucus.
- The umbilical cord contains mucous tissue that provides cushioning.
Variants and Related Words
- Mucus (noun): The slimy, viscous substance secreted by mucous membranes.
- A runny nose is a sign of excess mucus production.
- Mucosal (adjective): Pertaining specifically to a mucous membrane.
- The infection caused mucosal inflammation.
Synonyms
- Mucoid: Resembling mucus.
- Slimy: Having a thick, slippery consistency (less technical, can have negative connotations).
Notes on Usage
- Common Confusion: "Mucous" is an adjective, while "mucus" is a noun. A common error is using "mucus" as an adjective (e.g., "mucus membrane" is incorrect; it should be "mucous membrane").
- Technical Context: This word is primarily used in scientific, medical, and anatomical descriptions.
Adjective
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of or secreting or covered with or resembling mucus
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mucous tissue
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mucous glands of the intestine
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