mucus

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Born with cystic fibrosis, a genetic disorder that causes mucus to become thick and sticky, she has just 9% lung function.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

CF is a genetic condition that can particularly affect someone's digestive system, as well as their lungs, because their body produces a thick, sticky mucus that coats the organs.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Moist environments such as gut mucus, wound fluids, or the urinary tract provide surfaces where bacteria could spread through swashing, even when their flagella are not functioning effectively.

From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2026

This species produces especially sticky mucus, which is related to its diet as a predator of arthropods.

From Science Daily • Feb. 14, 2026

Anything alive in the mucus would be preserved temporarily.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston