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Mucus
Pronunciation
Definition 1
A thick, slippery fluid made by the membranes that line certain organs of the body, including the nose, mouth, throat, and vagina. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
The thick fluid secreted by the mucus glands in the aerodigestive tract and the vagina. (NCI Thesaurus)
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