mucus
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Adenocarcinomas develop in cells that produce mucus and are one of the most common types of lung cancer.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
Fiber reduced the bacterial breakdown of the gut's mucus lining, which in turn lowered production of the harmful phenols.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 15, 2026
That’s sputum, the mucus found deep in the airways.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
Ranchers have to remove eggs and larvae and disinfect and treat wounds, infected ears or mucus membranes.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 10, 2026
“Like all CFers, I was born terminal. Our bodies make too much mucus, and that mucus likes to get into our lungs and cause infections, making our lung function de-teri-orate.”
From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott
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