mucous

/ˈmjuːkəs/

adj 2

Collocations

ADJ.

connective

VERB + MUCOUS

acts, damages, eyes, irritate

MUCOUS + NOUN

membrane, prone, stool, tissue

PREP.

from, in

adj

Pertaining to mucus.

Having the qualities of mucus; resembling mucus.

adjective — of or secreting or covered with or resembling mucus

I have mucous in my stool.

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The following is thought to be one of the reasons stress damages the stomach's mucous membrane.

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The substance can irritate or corrode the skin, eyes, or mucous membranes.

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The mucous membrane is very sensitive.

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The doctor has taken a swab from the mucous membrane.

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Because mucous membranes are prone to infection, doctors advise that you wash your hands before picking your nose.

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