English-Thai Dictionary

mucus

N น้ำมูก  เมือก  เสมหะ  nam-muk

 

Webster's 1828 Dictionary

MUCUS

n.[L. See Mucilage and Muck. ] 1. A viscid fluid secreted by the mucous membrane, which it serves to moisten and defend. It covers the lining membranes of all the cavities which open externally, such as those of the mouth, nose, lungs, intestinal canal, urinary passages, etc. It differs from gelatine.
In the action of chewing, the mucus mixeth with the ailment.
2. This term has also been applied to other animal fluids of a viscid quality, as the synovial fluid, which lubricates the cavities of the joints.

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

MUCUS

Mu "cus, n. Etym: [L. mucus, muccus; cf. mucere 8be moldy or musty, Gr. muc to release. Cf. Match for striking fire, Moist, Mucilage. ]

 

1. (Physiol.)

 

Defn: A viscid fluid secreted by mucous membranes, which it serves to moisten and protect. It covers the lining membranes of all the cavities which open externally, such as those of the mouth, nose, lungs, intestinal canal, urinary passages, etc.

 

2. (Physiol.)

 

Defn: Any other animal fluid of a viscid quality, as the synovial fluid, which lubricates the cavities of the joints; -- improperly so used.

 

3. (Bot. )

 

Defn: A gelatinous or slimy substance found in certain algæ and other plants.

 

MUCUSIN

Mu "cus *in, n. (Physiol. Chem. )

 

Defn: Mucin. [R.]

 

New American Oxford Dictionary

mucus

mu cus |ˈmyo͞okəs ˈmjukəs | ▶noun a slimy substance, typically not miscible with water, secreted by mucous membranes and glands for lubrication, protection, etc. • a gummy substance found in plants; mucilage. ORIGIN mid 17th cent.: from Latin.

 

Oxford Dictionary

mucus

mucus |ˈmjuːkəs | ▶noun [ mass noun ] a slimy substance, typically not miscible with water, secreted by the mucous membranes and glands of animals for lubrication, protection, etc. • a gummy substance found in plants; mucilage. ORIGIN mid 17th cent.: from Latin.

 

French Dictionary

mucus

mucus n. m. nom masculin Substance visqueuse tapissant certaines muqueuses. Note Technique Le nom s ’emploie seulement au singulier. Prononciation Le s se prononce, [mykys ]; le nom rime avec cactus

 

Spanish Dictionary

mucus

mucus nombre masculino biol Mucosidad .El plural es mucus .

 

Sanseido Wisdom Dictionary

mucus

mu cus /mjúːkəs /名詞 U (鼻汁 目やになどの )粘液 .