Mucus word meaning and definition

Beside meaning and definition for word "mucus", on this page you can find other interesting information too, like synonyms or related words. On bottom of the page we have fun area, like tarot cards, numerology for these Five characters, how to write "mucus" with bar codes or hand signs and more.. Table of Contents:

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• Synonyms for mucus
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Meaning and definition for "mucus" word

[noun] protective secretion of the mucous membranes; in the gut it lubricates the passage of food and protects the epithelial cells; in the nose and throat and lungs it can make it difficult for bacteria to penetrate the body through the epithelium

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\Mu"cus\, n. [L. mucus, muccus; cf. mucere 8be moldy or musty, Gr. ? mucus, and Skr. muc to release. Cf. {Match} for striking fire, {Moist}, {Mucilage}.] 1. (Physiol.) A viscid fluid secreted by mucous membranes, which it serves to moisten and protect. It covers the lining membranes of all the cavities which open externally, such as those of the mouth, nose, lungs, intestinal canal, urinary passages, etc. 2. (Physiol.) Any other animal fluid of a viscid quality, as the synovial fluid, which lubricates the cavities of the joints; -- improperly so used. 3. (Bot.) A gelatinous or slimy substance found in certain alg[ae] and other plants.

Synonyms for mucus

mucous secretion

Related terms: albumen, autacoid, carrion, chyle, dough, endocrine, gall, gastric juice, graphite, gruel, loblolly, lubricating oil, mess, molasses, phlegm, plumbago, pulp, puree, rot, serous fluid, snot, sweat

The fun area, different aproach to word »mucus«

Let's analyse "mucus" as pure text. This string has Five letters in Two syllables and Two vowels. 40% of vowels is 1.4% more then average English word. Written in backwards: SUCUM. Average typing speed for these characters is 1295 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: -- ..- -.-. ..- ...

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: mucus: 3 + 3 = 6, reduced: 6 . and the final result is Six.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: mucus: 4 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 1 = 14, reduced: 5, and the final result is Five.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
C (1)	3	Empress	Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
M (1)	13	Death	Creator, Developer, Builder
S (1)	19	Sun	Colorful, Bright, Perceptive
U (2)	21	World	Gifted, Generous, Bountiful

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