mucus membrane

A form of mucous membrane — A membrane which secretes mucus. It forms the lining of various body passages that communicate with the air, such as the respiratory, genitourinary, and alimentary tracts including the mouth, nasal passages, vagina, and urethra.

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Meanings

nounmucus membrane (plural mucus membranes)

plural mucus membranes

  1. alternativeproscribedsometimesAlternative spelling of mucous membrane
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APA

mucus membrane. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/mucus%20membrane

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“mucus membrane.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/mucus%20membrane. Accessed November 4, 2026.

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