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mucus

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈmjuːkəs/

mucus means: A thick, slippery liquid produced inside the nose and other parts of the body to protect them.

noun

BODY FLUIDB2

A thick, slippery liquid produced inside the nose and other parts of the body to protect them.

  • My nose is full of mucus.
  • The body produces mucus to protect its inner surfaces.
  • She coughed up some thick mucus.

Similar words: discharge

Common phrases: thick mucus, nasal mucus, produce mucus

Questions about mucus

What does mucus mean?

A thick, slippery liquid produced inside the nose and other parts of the body to protect them.

What is mucus in other languages?

Türkçe: mukus · Español: moco · Français: mucus · Deutsch: Schleim · Italiano: muco · 日本語: 粘液

How do you pronounce mucus?

It is pronounced /ˈmjuːkəs/.

How do you use mucus in a sentence?

My nose is full of mucus. The body produces mucus to protect its inner surfaces.

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