Mucose and Mucous

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Mucose adjective - Of or secreting or covered with or resembling mucus.

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Mucous is a synonym for mucose. In some cases you can use "Mucous" instead an adjective "Mucose".

Mucous adjective - Of or secreting or covered with or resembling mucus.

Usage example: mucous glands of the intestine

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Mucose is a synonym for mucous. You can use "Mucose" instead an adjective "Mucous". popular alternative

Nearby Word: mucus

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