Mucus
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.
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Slobber and mucus are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Slobber" instead a noun "Mucus".
Nearby Word: mucous
Slobber
Slobber noun - The fluid that is secreted into the mouth by certain glands.
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