mucus
mucus
slippery fluid produced by mucous membranes
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mucus with Russian translation
mucus usage examples
Врач проверил слизь в её горле.
The doctor checked the mucus in her throat.
Слишком много слизи может затруднить дыхание.
Too much mucus can make breathing harder.
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mucus belongs to the topic "Anatomy". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
mucus synonyms
What's the difference between mucus / phlegm / mucus discharge
thick mucus from the respiratory tract, especially in the throat or chest
She coughed up phlegm after the infection.
an explanatory phrase for mucus coming out of a body part, often used in medical descriptions
The doctor noted a mucus discharge from the nose.
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How to pronounce mucus and what this word means
mucus means mucus. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce mucus
/ˈmjuːkəs/
mucus translation
mucus
mucus examples
The doctor checked the mucus in her throat.
mucus transcription
/ˈmjuːkəs/, /ˈmjukəs/
Questions about this word
mucus meaning: what does it mean?
slippery fluid produced by mucous membranes
mucus pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
mucus is pronounced as /ˈmjuːkəs/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
mucus definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The doctor checked the mucus in her throat. Translation: Врач проверил слизь в её горле.
Is mucus part of Anatomy vocabulary?
Yes, mucus can be learned in the Anatomy topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is mucus part of Body vocabulary?
Yes, mucus can be learned in the Body topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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