mucous membrane

1. 1.

   A membrane which secretes mucus. It forms the lining of various body passages that communicate with the air, such as the respiratory, genitourinary, and alimentary tracts including the mouth, nasal passages, vagina, and urethra.

   分泌黏液的膜,衬于呼吸道、泌尿生殖道和消化道等与空气相通的体腔内壁,包括口腔、鼻腔、阴道和尿道。

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