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Noun Concept
Categories: Articles with short description, long volume value, Anatomy, Membrane biology
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mucous membrane  mucosa  mucosae  mucosal  mucosal lining
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Mucus-secreting membrane lining all body cavities or passages that communicate with the exterior WordNet 3.0
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Mucus-secreting membrane lining all body cavities or passages that communicate with the exterior WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
A mucous membrane or mucosa is a membrane that lines various cavities in the body of an organism and covers the surface of internal organs. Wikipedia
Linings of mostly endodermal origin which are involved in absorption and secretion Wikipedia Disambiguation
Protective layer which lines the interior of hollow organs Wikidata
Mucous membrane. Wiktionary
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. Wiktionary
Membrane which secretes mucus. Wiktionary (translation)