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Mucus Definition & Meaning

mucus
noun
  1. protective secretion of the mucus 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

"Mucus" in song lyrics

See how mucus is used in real songs:

  • "My audio shells is my surface and my third eye covered by mucus"
    Buddha Monk — Spark Somebody Up *
  • "Yo, I'm true to this, wet rap flows like breakin mucus"
    Buddha Monk — Spark Somebody Up *
  • "Get laid to waste coming out of your face like mucus"
    Elzhi — Detroit State of Mind (Remix)

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Frequently asked questions

What does mucus mean?
protective secretion of the mucus 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
What part of speech is mucus?
Mucus is a noun.

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