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“Mucous” or “Mucus”

Overview

mucous / mucus are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

mucous: (adjective) of or secreting or covered with or resembling mucus.

mucus: (noun) 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.

Pronunciation

mucous: m·y·UW·k·ah·s

mucus: m·y·UW·k·ah·s

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Examples in Context

Examples of “mucous”

  • …the hair coat, and pale mucous membranes indicative of anemia.
  • …as well as beneath the mucous membrane of the floor of…
  • …sublingual gland consists mostly of mucous acini capped with serous demilunes…
  • …on an elevated crest of mucous membrane, the plica sublingualis, formed…
  • "Mucous and purulent secretions", Guy's Hospital…
  • The palms, soles, and mucous membranes are not affected.
  • …video about John's former band Mucous Membrane, broke into the club's
  • …Former drummer of Constantine's band, "Mucous Membrane" and drug addict.
  • …chance of infection because the mucous membrane and skin are securely…
  • …soles of the feet, and mucous membranes are not affected.

Examples of “mucus”

  • …air in to assist with mucus flowing out.
  • …hold the fish despite the mucus coating.
  • Ms. Rubella Mucus is a common warthog who…
  • Ms. Mucus is voiced by Jill Talley.
  • Ms. Mucus
  • …that worm actually produces calcium-saturated mucus in the glands.
  • …to gray-green and covered in mucus, and is very sensitive to
  • …Squirrel Scouts, assisted by Ms. Mucus in leading the scout troop.
  • They secrete a mucus similar to that of the…
  • The mucus


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