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mucus the slimy protective secretion of the mucous membranes, consisting mainly of mucin mucus [′myü·kəs] (physiology) A viscid fluid secreted by mucous glands, consisting of mucin, water, inorganic salts, epithelial cells, and leukocytes, held in suspension. 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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| A study published by Cellini et al in 1995 failed to identify H pylori in the nasal mucus of H pylori--positive dyspeptic patients. According to the Minnesota Antibiotic Resistance Collaborative, "Color changes in nasal mucus are a good sign that your body is fighting the virus. The group collected nasal mucus at regular intervals between age 1 month and 24 months from 216 infants in Buffalo who had never taken antibiotics before. |
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