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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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| Currently, marshmallow extracts are commonly used and recommended in Germany to alleviate mild inflammations of the mucus membranes of the mouth and throat. When this wayward antibody binds to so-called mast cells in the skin, the lung, and mucus membranes, those cells produce rash-causing histamines and spur an influx of inflammatory proteins that causes swelling. Mixing Pop cheerfulness with morbid fascination, the livid pinks suggested lipstick and Jell-O, but also mucus membrane and congealed blood. |
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