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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesmuco
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈmu.ku
"O muco nasal filtra as impurezas do ar."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A slippery secretion produced by, and covering, mucous membranes, serving to protect and lubricate them.
"The common cold often causes an excessive production of mucus in the nasal passages." - 2
A similar slimy substance produced by certain plants and invertebrates.
"The snail left a shimmering trail of mucus along the garden path."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin word mucus, meaning 'slime' or 'snivel', recorded in English since the mid-17th century. It shares a common Indo-European root with words related to moisture, sliminess, and bodily secretions.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Mucus" is said worldwide
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mucus
Transliteration: mycys
"Le mucus protège les voies respiratoires contre les infections."
Schleim
Transliteration: ʃlaɪm
"Die Schleimhäute produzieren ständig Schleim."
muco
Transliteration: ˈmuːko
"Il muco aiuta a intrappolare polvere e batteri."
moco
Transliteration: ˈmoko
"El moco protege el revestimiento del estómago."
muco
Transliteration: ˈmu.ku
"O muco nasal filtra as impurezas do ar."
बलगम
Transliteration: balgam
"सर्दी में अत्यधिक बलगम बन सकता है।"
粘液
Transliteration: nián yè
"呼吸道会产生粘液以保护肺部。"
점액
Transliteration: jeom-aek
"코의 점액은 먼지를 걸러냅니다."
粘液
Transliteration: nen'eki
"粘液は体内を潤す働きがあります。"
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