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mucous membrane

The correct spelling is mucous membrane.

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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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  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.

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