Mucus vs. Mucous

Mucusnoun

(physiology) A slippery secretion from the lining of the mucous membranes.

Mucusnoun

A viscid fluid secreted by mucous membranes, which it serves to moisten and protect. It covers the lining membranes of all the cavities which open externally, such as those of the mouth, nose, lungs, intestinal canal, urinary passages, etc.

Mucusnoun

Any other animal fluid of a viscid quality, as the synovial fluid, which lubricates the cavities of the joints; - improperly so used.

Mucusnoun

A gelatinous or slimy substance found in certain algæ and other plants.

Mucusnoun

protective secretion of the mucous membranes; in the gut it lubricates the passage of food and protects the epithelial cells; in the nose and throat and lungs it can make it difficult for bacteria to penetrate the body through the epithelium

Mucus

Mucus ( MEW-kəs) is a slippery aqueous secretion produced by, and covering, mucous membranes. It is typically produced from cells found in mucous glands, although it may also originate from mixed glands, which contain both serous and mucous cells.

Mucousadjective

Pertaining to mucus

Mucousadjective

Having the qualities of mucus

Mucousadjective

Of, pertaining to, or resembling, mucus; slimy, ropy, or stringy, and lubricous; as, a mucous substance.

Mucousadjective

Secreting a slimy or mucigenous substance; as, the mucous membrane.

Mucousadjective

of or secreting or covered with or resembling mucus;

Mucousadjective

relating to, producing, covered with, or of the nature of mucus.