Mucous membrane
Mucous membrane noun - Mucus-secreting membrane lining all body cavities or passages that communicate with the exterior.
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Synonyms for Mucous membrane
Mucosal and mucous membrane are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Mucosal" instead a noun phrase "Mucous membrane".
Mucosal
Mucosal adjective - Of or relating to mucous membranes.
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Synonyms for Mucosal
Mucous membrane and mucosal are semantically related. You can use "Mucous membrane" instead a noun "Mucosal".
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