mucous
Pertaining to mucusPertaining to mucus.
» I have mucous in my stool.
Meaning
2 sensesPertaining to mucus.
сли́зистыйslízistyj
слизови́йslyzovýj
of or secreting or covered with or resembling mucus
Having the qualities of mucus; resembling mucus.
сли́зистыйslízistyj
Examples
9 sentencesI have mucous in my stool.
The mucous membrane is very sensitive.
ruСлизистая оболочка очень чувствительна.
The doctor took a swab of the mucous membrane.
deDie Ärztin hat einen Abstrich von der Schleimhaut genommen.
The doctor has taken a swab from the mucous membrane.
deDie Ärztin hat einen Abstrich von der Schleimhaut genommen.
The substance can irritate or corrode the skin, eyes, or mucous membranes.
Translations
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Origin
Naturalized from Late Latin mūcōsus, from Latin mūcus. By surface analysis, muc(us) + -ousNaturalized from Late Latin mūcōsus, from Latin mūcus. By surface analysis, muc(us) + -ous = muco- + -ous.
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Forms
more mucous, most mucous| Comparative | more mucous Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most mucous Lesson |
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Synonyms
4 synonymsWord family
12 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form