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mucous
adjective as in clammy
adjective as in slimy
Example Sentences
Most alcohol enters the bloodstream via the mucous membrane layer of the stomach and the intestines.
The disease causes tongue and mucous membrane lesions, problems with swallowing, lameness and stiffness, affecting animal welfare and leading to a reduction in milk yields.
It is produced by staphylococci, which are typical colonizers of the skin and mucous membranes.
"Additives, such as maltodextrin, may promote a mucous layer that is friendly to certain species of bacteria that are found in greater abundance in patients with inflammatory bowel disease," said Sherling.
Among other things, this can lead to acute swelling of the skin or mucous membranes.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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