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mucous membrane |
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mucous membrane a mucus-secreting membrane that lines body cavities or passages that are open to the external environment mucous membrane [′myü·kəs ′mem‚brān] (histology) The type of membrane lining cavities and canals which have communication with air; it is kept moist by glandular secretions. Also known as tunica mucosa. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| However, because a mucocele could not be ruled out on the basis of frozen-section analysis, a graft was not placed over a mucosal membrane lining the thinned dura. The most common mucosal membranes involved in TEN are, in order of decreasing frequency, the oropharynx, eyes, genitalia, and anus. ``It's not to be taken lightly but you'd have to inject the blood or get it into your system by mucosal membranes. |
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