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Secretion produced by mucous membranes
Mucus (/ˈmjuːkəs/, MEW-kəs) is a slippery gel produced by, and covering, mucous membranes. Mucus forms a protective barrier between epithelial cells on
Mucus
Protective layer that lines the interior of hollow organs
epithelial cells that secrete mucus, and an underlying lamina propria of loose connective tissue. The type of cells and type of mucus secreted vary from organ
Mucous_membrane
Lower part of the uterus in the female reproductive system
include methods that observe cervical mucus, such as the Creighton Model and Billings ovulation method. Cervical mucus's consistency changes during menstrual
Cervix
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up mucus or mucous in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Mucus is a slippery secretion produced by, and covering, mucous membranes. Mucus may also refer
Mucus_(disambiguation)
Act of ingesting mucus
eating mucus, is the act of ingesting the dried mucus extracted by nose picking. Stefan Gates in his book Gastronaut discusses eating dried nasal mucus, and
Eating_mucus
Topics referred to by the same term
Mucus plug may refer to: plugging of the bronchioles by mucus Cervical mucus plug This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Mucus
Mucus_plug
Thick fluid produced by animals
Alkaline mucus is a thick fluid produced by animals which confers tissue protection in an acidic environment, such as in the stomach. Mucus that serves
Alkaline_mucus
Mucus naturally discharged from eyes, nose, or mouth during sleep
Rheum (/ruːm/; from Greek: ῥεῦμα rheuma 'a flowing, rheum') is a thin mucus naturally discharged from the eyes, nose, or mouth, often during sleep (contrast
Rheum
Mucus produced by the respiratory system (excluding the nasal passages)
heat") is mucus produced by the respiratory system, excluding that produced by the throat and nose passages. It often refers to respiratory mucus expelled
Phlegm
Plug sealing the cervical canal during pregnancy
cervical mucus plug (operculum) is a plug that fills and seals the cervical canal during pregnancy. It is formed by a small amount of cervical mucus that
Cervical_mucus_plug
Drugs that clear mucus from airways
volume, viscosity, transportation, and composition of mucus or sputum. They often aid in clearing mucus or sputum from the upper and lower airways. These
Mucoactive_agent
Medical disorder
Mucus fishing syndrome is a rare condition caused by repeated self damage to the conjunctiva. The condition causes excessive mucus production. Patients
Mucus_fishing_syndrome
Medical condition
idiopathically as catarrh, occurs when excessive mucus is produced by the nasal mucosa. The excess mucus accumulates in the back of the nose, and eventually
Post-nasal_drip
External bodily secretion produced by snails
a kind of mucus (an external bodily secretion) produced by snails, which are gastropod mollusks. Land snails and slugs both produce mucus, as does every
Snail_slime
Bloody mucus from coughing
Hemoptysis or haemoptysis is the discharge of blood or blood-stained mucus through the mouth coming from the bronchi, larynx, trachea, or lungs. In other
Hemoptysis
Intermittent or continuous expression of liquid from the anus
continuous expression of liquid from the anus (per rectum). Normal rectal mucus is needed for proper excretion of waste. Otherwise, this is closely related
Rectal_discharge
Semi-autonomous, convulsive expulsion of air from the lungs through the nose and mouth
nose in an explosive, spasmodic involuntary action. This action allows for mucus to escape through the nasal cavity and saliva to escape from the oral cavity
Sneeze
Biomedical rheology term
varying degrees in mucus, saliva, albumen and similar viscoelastic fluids. The term is used especially with reference to cervical mucus at the time just
Spinnbarkeit
1996 studio album by Ween
vocal part on every song except "Piss Up a Rope" and "Help Me Scrape the Mucus off My Brain", which feature Dean on lead vocals. The Jordanaires, best
12_Golden_Country_Greats
Natural lubrication of the vagina during sexual arousal
introitus (vaginal opening), also secrete mucus to augment vaginal wall secretions. Near ovulation, cervical mucus provides additional lubrication. Vaginal
Vaginal_lubrication
Inner lining of the vagina
epithelium as consisting of as many as 40 distinct layers of cells. The mucus found on the epithelium is secreted by the cervix and uterus. The rugae
Vaginal_epithelium
Part of the mucous membrane lining the nasal cavity
where increased numbers of goblet cells produce a greater amount of nasal mucus. It is very thin in the meatuses on the floor of the nasal cavities, and
Nasal_mucosa
Temporary barrier produced by snails
temporary pools dry up. In most species, the epiphragm is made of dried mucus, and although it is elastic, it is fairly easily torn when forcibly removing
Epiphragm
Test used for the evaluation of infertility
examines interaction between sperm and mucus of the cervix. The PCT examines sperm survival in cervical mucus during the pre-ovulatory period and determines
Postcoital_test
Discharge of mucus
discharge of mucus, especially when excessive. The term may refer to mucous rectal discharge or refer to the emission of a large amount of mucus through the
Mucorrhea
Filling of the nasal cavity with fluid mucus
(British English), or informally, runny nose, is the free discharge of a thin mucus fluid from the nose; it is an extremely common condition. It is a common
Rhinorrhea
Mucolytic drug
viscous or excessive mucus from the common cold, influenza, or other respiratory infections. Its use is intended to clear mucus from the respiratory tract
Bromhexine
Medical test
(or during pregnancy), the cervical mucus forms fern-like patterns due to crystallization of sodium chloride on mucus fibers. This pattern is known as arborization
Fern_test
Genetic disorder affecting mostly the lungs
inherited in an autosomal recessive manner that impairs the normal clearance of mucus from the lungs, which facilitates the colonization and infection of the
Cystic_fibrosis
German-American biochemist and biophysicist
the first researchers to study how mucus impacts microbial behavior, Ribbeck investigates both the function of mucus as a barrier to pathogens such as
Katharina_Ribbeck
Mucous membrane layer of the stomach
mucosa is the mucous membrane layer that lines the entire stomach. The mucus is secreted by gastric glands, and surface mucous cells in the mucosa to
Gastric_mucosa
Structure of the respiratory system
secreted mucus foreign particles toward the laryngopharynx upwards and outwards, in a process called mucociliary clearance, preventing mucus accumulation
Respiratory_tract
Mucus that is coughed up from the lower airways
Sputum is mucus that is coughed up from the lower airways (the trachea and bronchi). It is commonly referred to as "phlegm". In medicine, sputum samples
Sputum
Feeding on mucus of fishes or invertebrates
(literally "mucus feeding") is defined as the act of feeding on mucus of fishes or invertebrates. Also, it may refer to consumption of mucus or dried mucus in
Mucophagy
Part of the stomach
fluid beneath it. The mucus layer thus normally significantly slows diffusion of H+ ions, and any H+ ions that penetrate the mucus layer are neutralized
Gastric_mucosal_barrier
Methods to determine menstrual phases
signs: basal body temperature, cervical mucus, and cervical position. Systems relying exclusively on cervical mucus include the Billings ovulation method
Fertility_awareness
Fertility awareness method
Billings ovulation method is a method in which women use their vaginal mucus to determine their fertility. It does not rely on the presence of ovulation
Billings_ovulation_method
Mucoadhesion describes the attractive forces between a biological material and mucus or mucous membrane. Mucous membranes adhere to epithelial surfaces such
Mucoadhesion
Clade of ray-finned fishes
parrotfish (Scarus vetula), secrete a mucus cocoon, particularly at night; prior to resting, some species extrude mucus from their mouths, forming a protective
Parrotfish
Fish integument
The slime coat (also fish slime, mucus layer or slime layer) is the coating of mucus covering the body of all fish. An important part of fish anatomy
Slime_coat
Shell-less terrestrial gastropod mollusc
whereas the thick mucus spreads from front to back. Slugs also produce thick mucus that coats the whole body of the animal. The mucus secreted by the foot
Slug
Lung disease involving long-term poor airflow
bronchitis involves ongoing inflammation of the airways, causing excess mucus production, coughing, and chest discomfort. Emphysema involves damage to
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Chronic_obstructive_pulmonary_disease
Expulsion of nasal mucus by exhaling forcefully through the nose
Nose-blowing is the act of expelling nasal mucus by exhaling forcefully through the nose. This is usually done into a facial tissue or handkerchief, facial
Nose-blowing
Ejection of saliva
Spitting is the act of forcibly ejecting saliva, sputum, nasal mucus and/or other substances from the mouth. The act is often done to get rid of unwanted
Spitting
Epithelial cells that secrete mucins
epithelium into goblet cells plays a key role in the excessive mucus production, known as mucus hypersecretion, seen in many respiratory diseases, including
Goblet_cell
Topics referred to by the same term
Cervical mucus method may refer to a specific method of fertility awareness or natural family planning: Billings ovulation method Creighton Model FertilityCare
Cervical_mucus_method
Mechanism in the respiratory system
surface liquid produced, both of the periciliary sol layer and the overlying mucus gel layer, and of the number and quality of the cilia present in the lining
Mucociliary_clearance
Techniques to clear the respiratory airways
become impaired resulting in a build-up of mucus which obstructs breathing, and also affects the cough reflex. Mucus build-up can also cause infection, and
Airway_clearance_therapy
Inflammation of the large airways in the lungs
frequent exacerbations. Chronic bronchitis is marked by mucus hypersecretion and mucins. The excess mucus is produced by an increased number of goblet cells
Bronchitis
Topics referred to by the same term
phlegm and nasal mucus expectorated from the throat by coughing. It may also refer to: Hocking a loogie, inhaling hard to force nasal mucus to collect at
Loogie
Mucus-producing cells in stomach lining protective against gastric acid
Foveolar cells or surface mucous cells are mucus-producing cells which cover the inside of the stomach, protecting it from the corrosive nature of gastric
Foveolar_cell
American actor (born 1955)
role 1999 Toy Story 2: Buzz Lightyear to the Rescue Stinky Pete the Prospector 2002 Quest for the Code Mucus Airgon 2007 The Simpsons Game Sideshow Bob
Kelsey_Grammer
Infertility test
test is an in-vitro test of sperm–mucus interaction. It consists of establishing an interface between cervical mucus and liquefied semen. It is one of
Kurzrock–Miller_test
Medical condition of the respiratory system
bronchocele is a segment of bronchus that is filled with mucus and completely enclosed so the mucus cannot drain out. This segment is usually dilated. It
Bronchocele
Species of edible land snail
When injured or badly irritated the snail produces a defensive froth of mucus that might repel some enemies or overwhelm aggressive small ants and the
Cornu_aspersum
Tissue lining the surfaces of organs in animals
hormones into the circulatory system, as well as the secretion of sweat, mucus, enzymes, and other products that are delivered by ducts to provide sensation
Epithelium
Order of fishes
Blennies (from the Greek ἡ βλέννα and τό βλέννος, mucus, slime) are a diverse clade of ray-finned fish in the suborder Blennioidei of the percomorph order
Blennioidei
help of the sodium potassium pump, and are paired with water to thin the mucus of the airway lumen when the active Cystic Fibrosis Transport Receptor moves
Sodium_in_biology
Glands in lining of the human stomach
pits. Other mucus secreting cells are found in the necks of the glands. These are mucous neck cells that produce a different kind of mucus. There are two
Gastric_glands
Secretion of mucus and pus from bodily orifices
discharge is the emission or secretion of fluid containing mucus and pus (muco- pertaining to mucus and purulent pertaining to pus) from the eye, nose, cervix
Mucopurulent_discharge
Genus of molluscs
excrete a thick coating of mucus around their bodies and can also aestivate. To do so, they secrete a protective layer of mucus and insulate themselves with
Banana_slug
German naturopath and alternative health educator
immune system, Ehret believed that white blood cells are caused by consuming mucus-forming foods, and as waste materials, poison the blood. His ideas about
Arnold_Ehret
Digestive system in humans
segmentation. Gastric juice containing gastric acid, and the production of mucus in the stomach, are essential for the continuation of digestion. Peristalsis
Human_digestive_system
Inflammation of mucous membranes in one of the airways or cavities of the body
to the throat and paranasal sinuses. It can result in a thick exudate of mucus and white blood cells caused by the swelling of the mucous membranes in
Catarrh
List of various racemose exocrine glands
various racemose exocrine glands of the mucous type. These glands secrete mucus to facilitate the movement of particles along the body's various tubes,
Submucosal_glands
Infertility test
The sperm–cervical mucus contact test is an in-vitro slide test used for detecting antispermal antibodies. It is one of the investigations done for infertility
Sperm–cervical mucus contact test
Sperm–cervical_mucus_contact_test
Human habit
the act of extracting mucus with one's finger (rhinotillexis) and may include the subsequent ingestion of the extracted mucus (mucophagy). In Western
Nose_picking
Phylum of invertebrate animals
that secrete slimy mucus, to which the food sticks. Beating cilia (tiny "hairs") drive the mucus towards the stomach, so the mucus forms a long string
Mollusca
Personal hygiene practice for rinsing out nasal passages
personal hygiene practice in which the nasal cavity is washed to flush out mucus and debris from the nose and sinuses, in order to enhance nasal breathing
Nasal_irrigation
Video game series from 1994
Psy-Crow, Queen Slug-for-a-Butt, Evil the Cat, Bob the Killer Goldfish, Major Mucus, and Professor Monkey-for-a-Head. The game was very well-received on both
Earthworm_Jim
Family of viruses
Paramyxoviridae (from Greek para- “by the side of” and myxa “mucus”) is a family of negative-strand RNA viruses in the order Mononegavirales. Vertebrates
Paramyxoviridae
Shelled gastropod
muscles to deform the mucus layer beneath it into different wave-like patterns. The snail's foot, in combination with the mucus layer it secretes, is
Snail
Glycoprotein
membrane-bound mucins, forming the glycocalyx, or secreted mucins, forming mucus-gels. These mucus gels cover the wet epithelium, serving functions from lubrication
Mucin
Class of parasitic crustaceans
They mainly parasitize various vertebrates and feed on their blood or mucus. D. Walossek & K. J. Müller (1994). "Pentastomid parasites from the Lower
Ichthyostraca
Localized patches of lung collapse caused by excess fluid or mucus buildup
wall thickening, is a radiologic sign which occurs when excess fluid or mucus buildup in the small airway passages of the lung causes localized patches
Peribronchial_cuffing
Mucus filled cyst on the surface of the cervix
A nabothian cyst (or nabothian follicle) is a mucus-filled cyst on the surface of the cervix. They are most often caused when stratified squamous epithelium
Nabothian_cyst
Sensory organs in some fish that detect electrical fields
electroreceptors, sense organs able to detect electric fields. They form a network of mucus-filled pores in the skin of cartilaginous fish (sharks, rays, and chimaeras)
Ampullae_of_Lorenzini
Distension with accumulation of mucus
A mucocele is a distension of a hollow organ or cavity because of mucus buildup. Oral mucocele is the most common benign lesion of the salivary glands
Mucocele
Sexual stimulation of one's own genitals
protection against cervical infections by increasing the acidity of the cervical mucus and by moving debris out of the cervix. In males, masturbation flushes out
Masturbation
Involuntary contraction of the vocal folds restricting inhalation
the area of the trachea below the vocal folds detects the entry of water, mucus, blood, or other substance. It may be associated with stridor or retractions
Laryngospasm
Family of fishes
blunt, molar-like teeth suitable for crushing. Morays secrete a protective mucus over their smooth, scaleless skin, which in some species contains a toxin
Moray_eel
Act of inhalation
sniffle is the instinctive action of inhaling quickly in order to prevent mucus from flowing from one's nasal cavity, as an alternative to blowing the nose
Sniffle
Genus of fishes
parental care behaviour (discus parents feeding their progeny with skin mucus), discus fish parents transmit key microorganisms to their fry. This parent-to-offspring
Discus_(fish)
Immunity strategy in living beings
chemical barrier to infectious agents; via physical measures such as skin and mucus, and chemical measures such as clotting factors and host defence peptides
Innate_immune_system
Pharmaceutical drug
bronchopulmonary diseases associated with abnormal mucus secretion and impaired mucus transport. It promotes mucus clearance, facilitates expectoration and eases
Ambroxol
Swelling due to obstructed salivary glands
extravasation phenomena) is a condition caused by two related phenomena - mucus extravasation phenomenon and mucous retention cyst. Mucous extravasation
Oral_mucocele
Mucus bound masses with indigestable material suspended in it created by bivalves
have been rejected by the animal. The rejected particles are wrapped in mucus, and are then expelled without having passed through the digestive tract
Pseudofeces
Medication used to treat overdose of paracetamol
used to treat paracetamol (acetaminophen) overdose and to loosen thick mucus in individuals with chronic bronchopulmonary disorders, such as pneumonia
Acetylcysteine
External genitalia of the female mammal
(from the sebaceous glands), alkaline fluid (from the Bartholin's glands), mucus (from the Skene's glands), vaginal lubrication from the vaginal wall and
Vulva
Bloody mucus discharge leading up to labour
mucus through the vagina near the end of pregnancy. It is caused by thinning and dilation of the cervix, leading to detachment of the cervical mucus plug
Bloody_show
Medical procedure
oscillation is when devices are used in airway clearance therapy to clear excess mucus from lung airways (bronchi and bronchioles). It is principally used in the
Chest_wall_oscillation
2023 American television series
Johnson as Ed "Pop-Pop" Jones Torum Heng as the voice and human form of Mucus Campbell Cooley as the voice and human form of Slyther Brooke Williams as
Power_Rangers_Cosmic_Fury
Finnish thrash metal band
Am I Blood, formerly named St. Mucus, is a thrash metal band from Kerava, Finland. The band was formed in 1992 with later to be Amorphis frontman Pasi
Am_I_Blood
Dark greenish-brown fluid aiding in the digestion of fats
Pepsinogen Parietal cells Gastric acid Intrinsic factor Foveolar cells HCO3− Mucus Processes Swallowing Vomiting Gastric emptying Fluids Saliva Gastric acid
Bile
Medical condition
Mucinous cystadenocarcinoma of the lung (MCACL) is a very rare malignant mucus-producing neoplasm arising from the uncontrolled growth of transformed epithelial
Mucinous cystadenocarcinoma of the lung
Mucinous_cystadenocarcinoma_of_the_lung
Family of pufferfish
the internal organs, such as the liver, and sometimes the skin, contain mucus tetrodotoxin, and are highly toxic to most animals when eaten; nevertheless
Tetraodontidae
Sound made by a throat
sometimes mutedly, expelling air from one's lungs, sometimes to clear mucus, sometimes to attract attention to something. It is less vigorous than coughing
Throat_clearing
Sudden expulsion of air from the lungs as a reflex to clear irritants
tobacco smoke causes inflammation, secretion of mucus into the airway, and difficulty clearing that mucus out of the airways. Coughing helps clear those
Cough
Tube connecting middle ear to throat
there are no pressure issues involved. The Eustachian tube also drains mucus from the middle ear. Upper respiratory tract infections or allergies can
Eustachian_tube
Mentholated topical ointment
Vicks VapoRub directly onto the tracheae of ferrets caused an increase in mucus production compared to a water-based lubricant. One of these studies suggested
Vicks_VapoRub
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Boy/Male
British, English
Good-looking Companion
Boy/Male
Arabic
Leader of an Army
Boy/Male
Tamil
Sarvateerthamaya | ஸரà¯à®µà®¤à¯€à®°à¯à®¤à®®à®¾à®¯à®¾
One who turns the water of ocean sacred
Girl/Female
Muslim
Tolerant, The earth, An Apsara or celestial nymph
Female
Japanese
(é™, é¥, æ‚ , é¼) Japanese name HARUKA means "distance."
Boy/Male
Indian, Traditional
Third Eye of Shiva
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Another Name of Vishnu
Surname or Lastname
English and Scottish
English and Scottish : patronymic from Leonard.
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Marathi, Modern, Sanskrit
Beautiful; Name of Goddess; Happy
Girl/Female
Native American
Evil.
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v. i.
Mucus from the nose; snot.
v. t.
The clear of mucus; to blow.
a.
Consisting of, or resembling, pituite or mucus; full of mucus; discharging mucus.
n.
A discharge of a white, yellowish, or greenish, viscid mucus, resulting from inflammation or irritation of the membrane lining the genital organs of the female; the whites.
n.
Mucin.
v. t.
To secrete; as, mucus secerned in the nose.
a.
Viscid mucus secreted in abnormal quantity in the respiratory and digestive passages.
n.
A correction which often incrusts the teeth, consisting of salivary mucus, animal matter, and phosphate of lime.
n.
Obstruction of the nose by mucus; nasal catarrh of infants or children.
n.
Harshness or roughness of voice or sound, due to mucus collected on the vocal cords, or to swelling or looseness of the cords.
n.
A contagious disease of fowls, characterized by hoarseness, discharge from the nostrils and eyes, and an accumulation of mucus in the mouth, forming a "scale" on the tongue. By some the term pip is restricted to this last symptom, the disease being called roup by them.
n.
A gelatinous or slimy substance found in certain algae and other plants.
a.
Secreting mucus or phlegm; as, the pituitary membrane, or the mucous membrane which lines the nasal cavities.
n.
Any other animal fluid of a viscid quality, as the synovial fluid, which lubricates the cavities of the joints; -- improperly so used.
n.
Mucus secreted in, or discharged from, the nose.
n.
Mucus, phlegm.
n. pl.
Livid and painful swellings formed by the dilation of the blood vessels around the margin of, or within, the anus, from which blood or mucus is occasionally discharged; piles; emerods.
n.
A mucuslike substance which exudes from the bodies of certain animals.
n.
The noise in the throat produced by the air in passing through mucus which the lungs are unable to expel; -- chiefly observable at the approach of death, when it is called the death rattle. See R/le.
n.
A discharge, from the vagina, of mucus streaked with blood, occuring a short time before labor.