: a viscid slippery secretion that is usually rich in mucins and is produced by mucous membranes which it moistens and protects
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But never fear—the mucus is collected in a reservoir, and a filter connects the reservoir to the tube.
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Christin Perry, Parents, 10 May 2024
Dahl added that nasal rinses or irrigation can help clear allergens or thick mucus in the nose, especially during allergy and pollen season.
—Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 8 May 2024
The pathogen can be deadly to people with underlying conditions such as cystic fibrosis, a genetic disorder that impairs the cells’ ability to effectively flush mucus from the lungs and other body systems.
—Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2024
Pepper spray can cause chemical burns in lungs, block airways and trigger coughing and excessive mucus.
—Nichole Manna, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2024
Saline sprays: These sprays use a saltwater solution to moisten nasal passages, thin mucus, and remove irritants.
—Shannon Ullman, Health, 6 May 2024
Share [Findings] Stinging water was blamed on jellyfish mucus.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 24 Apr. 2024
Wet, rattling half-breaths were punctuated by coughs of bloody mucus.
—Christopher Fiorello, The New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2024
Infected birds shed bird flu virus through their saliva, mucus and feces, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—The Enquirer, 3 Apr. 2024
Christin Perry, Parents, 10 May 2024
Dahl added that nasal rinses or irrigation can help clear allergens or thick mucus in the nose, especially during allergy and pollen season.
—Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 8 May 2024
The pathogen can be deadly to people with underlying conditions such as cystic fibrosis, a genetic disorder that impairs the cells’ ability to effectively flush mucus from the lungs and other body systems.
—Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2024
Pepper spray can cause chemical burns in lungs, block airways and trigger coughing and excessive mucus.
—Nichole Manna, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2024
Saline sprays: These sprays use a saltwater solution to moisten nasal passages, thin mucus, and remove irritants.
—Shannon Ullman, Health, 6 May 2024
Share [Findings] Stinging water was blamed on jellyfish mucus.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 24 Apr. 2024
Wet, rattling half-breaths were punctuated by coughs of bloody mucus.
—Christopher Fiorello, The New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2024
Infected birds shed bird flu virus through their saliva, mucus and feces, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—The Enquirer, 3 Apr. 2024
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“Mucus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mucus. Accessed 16 May. 2024.
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mucus
noun
mu·cus
ˈmyü-kəs 
: a slippery sticky substance produced especially by mucous membranes which it moistens and protects
Medical Definition
mucus
noun
mu·cus
ˈmyü-kəs
: a viscid slippery secretion that is usually rich in mucins and is produced by mucous membranes which it moistens and protects
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