Mucosa
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /mjuːˈkəʊzə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Mucosa is a noun meaning (anatomy) Synonym of mucous membrane.
Meaning
(anatomy) Synonym of mucous membrane.
Example Sentences
The substantial genital swelling of [female chimpanzees] during oestrus may facilitate transmission of viruses by making the mucosa more fragile.
Word Forms
- mucosae
- mucosas
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mucous, mucus, membrane, lining, epithelium, mucoperiosteum.
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