Mucilage and Mucus

Mucilage noun - A gelatinous substance secreted by plants.

Mucus and mucilage are semantically related in goo topic. In some cases you can use "Mucus" instead a noun "Mucilage".

Nearby Word: mucilaginous

Mucus noun - Protective secretion of the mucus membranes; in the gut it lubricates the passage of food and protects the epithelial cells; in the nose and throat and lungs it can make it difficult for bacteria to penetrate the body through the epithelium.

Mucilage and mucus are semantically related in goo topic. You can use "Mucilage" instead a noun "Mucus".

Nearby Word: mucous