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Meaning of "mucous membrane" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF MUCOUS MEMBRANE

mucous membrane  [ˌmjuːkəʊˈmɛmbrənəs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MUCOUS MEMBRANE

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Mucous membrane is a noun.
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WHAT DOES MUCOUS MEMBRANE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Mucous membrane

The mucous membranes are linings of mostly endodermal origin, covered in epithelium, which are involved in absorption and secretion. They line cavities that are exposed to the external environment and internal organs. They are at several places contiguous with skin: at the nostrils, the lips of the mouth, the eyelids, the ears, the genital area, and the anus. The sticky, thick fluid secreted by some mucous membranes and glands is termed mucus. The glans clitoridis and the clitoral hood, as well as the glans penis and the inner layer of the foreskin, are all mucous membranes. The urethra is also a mucous membrane. The secreted mucus traps the pathogens in the body, preventing any further activities of diseases.

Definition of mucous membrane in the English dictionary

The definition of mucous membrane in the dictionary is a mucus-secreting membrane that lines body cavities or passages that are open to the external environment Also called: mucosa.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MUCOUS MEMBRANE


anachronous
əˈnækrənəs
asynchronous
æˈsɪŋkrənəs
cavernous
ˈkævənəs
diachronous
daɪˈækrənəs
geosynchronous
ˌdʒiːəʊˈsɪŋkrənəs
heterochronous
ˌhɛtəˈrɒkrənəs
isochronous
aɪˈsɒkrənəs
membranous
ˈmɛmbrənəs
monotonous
məˈnɒtənəs
mucomembranous
ˌmjuːkəʊˈmembrənəs
nonsynchronous
ˌnɒnˈsɪŋkrənəs
poisonous
ˈpɔɪzənəs
pseudomonas
sjuːˈdɒmənəs
synchronous
ˈsɪŋkrənəs
synthronus
ˈsɪnθrənəs
tautochronous
tɔːˈtɒkrənəs
tetanus
ˈtɛtənəs
treasonous
ˈtriːzənəs
tyrannous
ˈtɪrənəs
uranous
ˈjʊərənəs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MUCOUS MEMBRANE

mucocutaneous
mucoid
mucoidal
mucolytic
mucomembranous
mucopeptide
mucopolysaccharide
mucoprotein
mucopurulent
mucor
mucosa
mucosae
mucosal
mucosanguineous
mucose
mucosity
mucous
mucoviscidoses
mucoviscidosis
mucro

WORDS THAT END LIKE MUCOUS MEMBRANE

basilar membrane
borane
cell membrane
Coltrane
crane
cytomembrane
hyaloid membrane
intermembrane
membrane
nictitating membrane
plasma membrane
pseudomembrane
serous membrane
supermembrane
tectorial membrane
terrane
tower crane
transmembrane
tympanic membrane
vitelline membrane

Synonyms and antonyms of mucous membrane in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «mucous membrane» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MUCOUS MEMBRANE

Find out the translation of mucous membrane to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of mucous membrane from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «mucous membrane» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

粘膜
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

membrana mucosa
570 millions of speakers

English

mucous membrane
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

श्लेष्मा झिल्ली
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الغشاء المخاطي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

слизистая оболочка
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

membrana mucosa
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

শ্লৈষ্মিক ঝিল্লি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

membrane muqueuse
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Membran mukus
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Schleimhaut
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

粘膜
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

점막
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Mucous membran
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

màng nhầy
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சளிச்சவ்வு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

श्लेष्म पडदा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

mukoza zarı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

mucosa
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

błona śluzowa
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

слизова оболонка
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

membranei mucoase
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

βλεννώδης μεμβράνη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

slymvlies
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

slemhinnor
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

slimhinner
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of mucous membrane

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MUCOUS MEMBRANE»

The term «mucous membrane» is regularly used and occupies the 84.362 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MUCOUS MEMBRANE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about mucous membrane

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MUCOUS MEMBRANE»

Discover the use of mucous membrane in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to mucous membrane and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The pathology of bronchio-pulmonary mucous membrane
Cornelius Black. membrane a longer time than the before-mentioned bodies, and have consequently attained a higher development; whilst the plastic- corpuscles are the exudation-cells of full growth supplied with an excess of nutritive ...
Cornelius Black, 1853
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Encyclopedia of Family Health
The stomach is lined with a mucous membrane containing glands that secrete gastric juices and digestive enzymes that also break down food. Problems associated with disorders of the stomach membrane include gastritis and ulcers.
David B. Jacoby, R. M. Youngson, 2004
3
A Color Handbook of Oral Medicine
ETIOLOGY AND PATHOGENESIS Mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP), an auto-immune vcsiculobullous disease, can affect the oral mucosa. Immunoglobulins and components of complement are deposited along the basement zone ...
Richard C. K. Jordan, Michael A. O. Lewis, 2004
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Permar's Oral Embryology and Microscopic Anatomy: A Textbook ...
MUCOUS MEMBRANES Definition A mucous membrane is the lining of a body cavity that opens to the outside of the body. Mucous membranes line the oral and nasal cavities, the sinuses, the trachea, the stomach and intestines, the urinary ...
Rudy C. Melfi, Keith E. Alley, 2000
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Clinical Guide to Comprehensive Ophthalmology
The buccal mucous membrane graft is obtained in the following fashion: the lower lip is everted using surgical clips, and a strip of buccal mucous membrane measuring 20 X 40 mm is designed. The donor graft is removed, noting that it will  ...
David A. Lee, Eve J. Higginbotham, 1999
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Cell Biology of Olfaction
It also reviews the innervation of the mucous membrane in the main nasal cavity by the trigeminal and terminal nerves. A separate chapter (Chapter 4) will be devoted to the vomeronasal olfactory system. 2.1 Structure of the olfactory mucosa in ...
Albert I. Farbman, 1992
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General and Oral Pathology for the Dental Hygienist
NAME: Mucous membrane pemphigoid (ci- catricial pemphigoid, benign mucous membrane pemphigoid) Etiology: When affecting the gingiva, the term desquamative gingivitis is sometimes used. Method of Transmission: Mucous membrane ...
Leslie DeLong, Nancy W. Burkhart, 2007
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Burket's Oral Medicine
The oral lesions are clinically and histologically indistinguishable from oral lesions of mucous membrane pemphigoid, but early remission of BP is more common. DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS The major diseases that appear clinically similar to ...
Lester William Burket, Martin S. Greenberg, Michael Glick, 2008
9
Growing Young
The former appear to be excessively dry, ciliary action appears to have ceased, and there is a considerable congestion of mucous membrane blood vessels with obvious breakages in many. Excessive intake and expulsion of air even in adults  ...
Ashley Montagu, 1989
10
Gastrointestinal Disease: An Endoscopic Approach
Membrane. Pemphigoid. A variant of bullous pemphigoid, mucous membrane pemphigoid, also known as cicatricial pemphigoid, is a chronic blistering disease of the mucous membranes and skin. It is characterized by the scarring it produces  ...
Anthony J. DiMarino, Stanley B. Benjamin, 2002

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MUCOUS MEMBRANE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term mucous membrane is used in the context of the following news items.
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Weekly Health Report: Dealing with summer colds
Cold dry air tends to dry out the mucous membrane of your nose and mouth and that can make you more susceptible to irritants and infection. «Sulphur Southwest Daily News, Jul 15»
2
Peptic Ulcers: What You Need to Know
What can compromise its mucous membrane, you ask? Not spicy food or stress as was once thought. The 2 most common causes of peptic ... «Pharmacy Times, Jul 15»
3
Mouth Ulcers Treatment Market – Global Share, Size, Industry …
Mouth ulcer refers to an ulcer that appears on the mucous membrane of the oral cavity. There are various types of mouth ulcers such as minor ... «Medgadget.com, Jul 15»
4
Wet weather can lead to pinkeye outbreak among cattle
Pinkeye is a contagious disease that causes inflammation of the cornea and the mucous membrane lining the inner surface of the eyelids and ... «Farm and Ranch Guide, Jul 15»
5
Puppies Test Positive for Rabies in Wichita Falls
... open cut or mucous membrane (eyes, nose or mouth). If a human becomes infected, flu like symptoms will appear and progress into delirium, ... «KFDX, Jul 15»
6
Health District Searches for Final Puppy in Rabies Exposure Case
... virus when an infected animal bites them, or if saliva from a rabid animal enters an open cut or mucous membrane (eyes, nose or mouth). «KAUZ-TV, Jul 15»
7
Stay out of the water at Bayfront Park because of blue-green algae
Nausea or vomiting. Mucous membrane irritation. If you've come into contact with the water and are experiencing those symptoms, see a doctor ... «CBC.ca, Jul 15»
8
Public health district warns of rabid puppies
... virus when an infected animal bites them, or if saliva from a rabid animal enters an open cut or mucous membrane (eyes, nose or mouth). «Times Record News, Jul 15»
9
Monday's attack by a rabid bobcat left Michelle Russell with deep …
According to an article from the Montgomery County Health Department, the virus is transmitted through bites, scratches or mucous membrane ... «Greenvilleadvocate, Jul 15»
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Ice Ice Baby: Chewing Mint Gum Doesn't Actually Make Your Water …
When capsaicin comes in contact with the mucous membrane in the mouth, nose, or skin, it binds to pain receptors known as TRPV1 receptors, ... «Medical Daily, Jul 15»

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