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Noun: mucous membrane  'myoo-kus 'mem-breyn
  1. Mucus-secreting membrane lining all body cavities or passages that communicate with the exterior
    - mucosa

Derived forms: mucous membranes

See also: mucocutaneous

Type of: membrane, tissue layer

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