Mucus membrane

/mjˈuːkəs mˈɛmbɹeɪn/

Mucus membrane

a thin, moist tissue that lines body cavities like the respiratory, digestive, and reproductive tracts, producing mucus for protection and lubrication

What is "mucus membrane"?

The mucous membrane refers to a thin, moist layer of tissue that lines various body cavities and passages, including the respiratory tract, digestive system, urinary tract, and reproductive organs. Mucous membranes secrete mucus, a viscous fluid that helps to protect and lubricate these surfaces. They serve as a barrier against harmful substances, such as pathogens and irritants, and provide a conducive environment for the proper functioning of the organs they line. Mucous membranes also play a role in the absorption and secretion of substances, contributing to essential physiological processes.

Examples

1. When you touch your face, you're grinding that powder into your tear ducts, into your mucus membranes, et cetera.

2. Or in this room, raise your hands if you know the most vulnerable mucus membrane in the body that receives the virus.

3. Second, the inhalation sends a gulp of air into your upper nasal and oral cavities, which have mucus membranes covered with tons of blood vessels that project up into the forebrain.

4. WOMAN 2: Vicks VapoRub also advertised itself as a remedy for the flu, claiming to stimulate the mucus membrane to throw off the germs.

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