Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Mucous Secretion.
Mucous Secretion - as a 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
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mucus9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
secretion11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"Excessive mucous secretion can indicate an underlying medical condition."
"The doctor examined the patient's mucous secretion under a microscope."
"Allergies can trigger an increase in mucous secretion."
"The mucous secretion helps protect the lining of the digestive tract."
"A decrease in mucous secretion may lead to dry eyes."
