Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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mucus | Yes | No | No | No |
sputum | Yes | No | No | No |
mucus (noun) | sputum (noun) |
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protective secretion of the mucous 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 | expectorated matter; saliva mixed with discharges from the respiratory passages; in ancient and medieval physiology it was believed to cause sluggishness |