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mucosa

 

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Noun mucosa has 1 sense
  1. mucous membrane, mucosa - mucus-secreting membrane lining all body cavities or passages that communicate with the exterior
    --1 is a kind of membrane, tissue layer
    --1 has particulars:
     conjunctiva; endometrium; hymen, maidenhead, virginal membrane

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Mucosa

Noun - Anatomy: The moist, sticky, protective membrane that lines various cavities in the body, such as the nasal passages, oral cavity, gastrointestinal tract, and reproductive tract.

Example Sentence: The mucosa of the digestive system helps in the absorption of nutrients from the food we consume.

Noun - Medicine: The mucous membrane lining the inner surfaces of organs and body cavities, serving as a protective barrier against pathogens, irritants, and foreign substances.

Example Sentence: Inflamed mucosa in the respiratory system can cause symptoms such as coughing and congestion.

Adjective: Relating to or affecting the mucous membrane.

Example Sentence: The doctor prescribed an antihistamine for my irritated nasal mucosa.

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