Mucous (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or secreting or covered with or resembling mucus; "mucous tissue"; "mucous glands of the intestine".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The mucous membranes in the nose help to filter out dust and other particles from the air we breathe.
- Mucous cells in the respiratory tract produce mucus to trap pathogens and other foreign particles.
- The mucous glands of the intestine play a crucial role in maintaining the health of the digestive system.
- The doctor examined the mucous tissue in the patient's throat to determine the cause of the infection.
- The mucous coating on the frog's skin helps to keep it moist and protected from the environment.