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单词 mucous membrane
释义

mucous membrane

noun

: a membrane rich in mucous glands
specifically : one that lines body cavities and passages (as of the gastrointestinal or respiratory tract) which communicate directly or indirectly with the outside of the body : mucosa
Pruritus and congestion involving mucous membranes of the eyes, nose, and mouth are frequently observed, and swelling of the lips or tongue may impair swallowing and ventilation. Bruce S. Bochner et al.

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Both are caused by inflammation of the mucous membrane lining of the back of the throat. Emilia Benton, Men's Health, 29 Aug. 2022 The latent phase: High-risk HPV can hide in the affected skin or mucous membrane for several years. USA Today, 23 May 2022 The latent phase: High-risk HPV can hide in the affected skin or mucous membrane for several years. USA Today, 23 May 2022 The latent phase: High-risk HPV can hide in the affected skin or mucous membrane for several years. USA Today, 23 May 2022 The latent phase: High-risk HPV can hide in the affected skin or mucous membrane for several years. USA Today, 23 May 2022 The latent phase: High-risk HPV can hide in the affected skin or mucous membrane for several years. USA Today, 23 May 2022 Marc lives with mucous membrane pemphigoid, a rare, life-threatening autoimmune disease that causes blistering lesions throughout the body. Darcy Krueger, STAT, 3 June 2022 The latent phase: High-risk HPV can hide in the affected skin or mucous membrane for several years. USA Today, 23 May 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1771, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

mucous membrane

noun

: a moist membranous layer rich in mucous glands that lines body passages and cavities (as of the digestive, respiratory, and genitourinary tracts) which connect directly or indirectly with the exterior, that functions in protection, support, nutrient absorption, and secretion of mucus, enzymes, and salts, and that is composed of epithelium supported below by the lamina propria and sometimes by the muscularis mucosae

called also mucosa

compare serous membrane
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