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mucus in Spanish

mucus in Spanish is moco, mucosidad — 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 Spanish

moco
noun
(physiology) A slippery secretion from the lining of the mucous membranes.
mucosidad
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 Spanish?

"mucus" in Spanish is moco, mucosidad. 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 Spanish, "mucus" is moco, mucosidad.

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

Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "mucus": moco, mucosidad.

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