Mucociliary
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Mucociliary is an adjective meaning Of or pertaining to the action of cilia in transporting mucus.
Meaning
Of or pertaining to the action of cilia in transporting mucus.
Example Sentences
Most inhaled uranium that reaches the lungs is eliminated via mucociliary clearance.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include escalator, mucociliar, mucoidal, mucocellular, mucal, mucosal.
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