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mucus in French

mucus in French is mucus, mucosité — mucus means the slippery fluid produced by the lining of the nose, throat, lungs, gut and other internal surfaces, which keeps them moist and traps dust and germs.

mucus in French

mucus
noun
(physiology) A slippery secretion from the lining of the mucous membranes.
mucosité
noun
(physiology) A slippery secretion from the lining of the mucous membranes.

What does "mucus" mean?

  1. noun The slippery fluid produced by the lining of the nose, throat, lungs, gut and other internal surfaces, which keeps them moist and traps dust and germs.
    "A cold makes the body produce far more mucus than usual."
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mucus in a sentence

  • A cold makes the body produce far more mucus than usual.
  • Cilia sweep mucus up out of the airways.

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What is "mucus" in French?

"mucus" in French is mucus, mucosité. mucus means: The slippery fluid produced by the lining of the nose, throat, lungs, gut and other internal surfaces, which keeps them moist and traps dust and germs.

How do you use "mucus" in a sentence?

Example: "A cold makes the body produce far more mucus than usual." In French, "mucus" is mucus, mucosité.

Are there other ways to say "mucus" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "mucus": mucus, mucosité.

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