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Mucosal
Mucosal (pronunciation: myoo-koh-suhl) is an adjective that refers to the mucosa, a type of tissue that lines various cavities in the body and covers the surface of internal organs. It is involved in absorption and secretion.
Etymology
The term "mucosal" is derived from the Latin word "mucosa", which means "mucus". It was first used in the medical field in the late 19th century.
Related Terms
- Mucosa: The mucous membrane that lines various cavities in the body and covers the surface of internal organs.
- Mucous: Pertaining to, full of, or secreting mucus, a thick protective fluid produced by the mucosa.
- Mucous Membrane: Another term for mucosa, it is a membrane that secretes mucus and that lines the body passages and cavities which communicate with the exterior.
- Mucus: A thick protective fluid secreted by the mucosa.
- Mucosal Immunity: The immune response that protects the body from pathogens at mucosal surfaces.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Mucosal
- Wikipedia's article - Mucosal
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