Mucus

mu'kus, n. (Phpsiol.) A viscid fluid secreted by the mucous membrane, which it moistens and defends; any other animal fluid of a viscid, quality. — Mu'cous, -kus, a. Pert, to, resembling, or secreting mucus; slimy; secreting a slimy substance. — Mucous membrane. The membrane lining all the cavities of the body which communicate with an external opening. — Mu'cousne , n. ™«»™- — Mu'culent, a. Slimy; moist, and moderately viscous. — Mu'cid, -sid, a. Musty; moldy; slimy.— Mu'cilage, -sY-lej, n. (Chem.) of the proximate elements of vegetables; an ous solution of gum. — Mucilaginous, -laf Y-nus, Of the nature of mucilage; moist, soft, and cous: slimy; pert, to, or secreting, mucilage.