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Uncommonmucous membrane
The correct spelling is mucous membrane.
How to pronounce mucous membrane
noun
Say it like: Muc-ows- me-mbr-ane
The correct spelling is mucous membrane. 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 includ…
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noun
- 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.
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