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
Reduced levels may weaken the mucus barrier, while excessive amounts could eliminate beneficial bacteria that normally inhabit the gut.
From Science Daily • Mar. 16, 2026
The microbes, Akkermansia muciniphila and Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron, break down the protective mucus layer that lines the colon.
From Science Daily • Feb. 19, 2026
George, Florah and I resorted to eating our own mucus.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
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