Noun: mucous secretion
- 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
"Excess mucous secretion in the airways can cause breathing difficulties";
- mucus
Derived forms: mucous secretions
Type of: secretion