MUCUS Synonyms
4 hypernyms for mucus. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for MUCUS
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| mucilage | noun n | |||||
noun • a gelatinous substance secreted by plants • cement consisting of a sticky substance that is used as an adhesive | ||||||
| phlegm | noun n | |||||
noun • apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions • expectorated matter; saliva mixed with discharges from the respiratory passages; in ancient and medieval physiology it was believed to cause sluggishness • inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy | ||||||
| secretion | noun n | |||||
noun • the organic process of synthesizing and releasing some substance • a functionally specialized substance (especially one that is not a waste) released from a gland or cell | ||||||
| slime | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • any thick, viscous matter verb • cover or stain with slime | ||||||
| snot | noun n | |||||
noun • a person regarded as arrogant and annoying • nasal mucus | ||||||
| mucous secretion | noun n | |||||
noun • 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 | ||||||