First Known Use: 1578
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mucous
adjective mu·cous \ˈmyü-kəs\
Definition of MUCOUS
1
: of, relating to, or resembling mucus
2
: secreting or containing mucus
3
: covered with or as if with mucus : slimy
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Origin of MUCOUS
Latin mucosus, from mucus
MUCOUS Defined for Kids
mucous
adjective mu·cous \ˈmyü-kəs\
Definition of MUCOUS for Kids
: containing or producing mucus <a mucous membrane>
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mucous
adjective mu·cous \ˈmyü-kəs\
Medical Definition of MUCOUS
1
: covered with or as if with mucus <a mucous surface>
2
: of, relating to, or resembling mucus <a mucous secretion>
3
: secreting or containing mucus <mucous glands of the intestine>
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