mucigenous (Meaning)
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mucigenous (a.)
Connected with the formation of mucin; resembling mucin.
Synonyms & Antonyms of mucigenous
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mucigenous Sentence Examples
- The mucigenous glands in the stomach produce a protective layer of mucus that shields the stomach lining.
- The mucigenous membranes in the respiratory tract secrete mucus that traps and removes pathogens.
- Mucigenous cells are responsible for the production and release of mucus in the gastrointestinal and respiratory tracts.
- Mucigenous adenocarcinomas are a type of cancer that originates in mucigenous cells.
- The mucigenous epithelium of the cervix lines the surface and produces mucus to protect the cervix from infection.
- Mucigenous glands are found in the lining of the urethra and contribute to the production of lubricating mucus.
- The mucigenous layer in the trachea helps to maintain moisture and protect the airways.
- Mucigenous secretions play a crucial role in preventing dehydration and protecting the surfaces of the eyes and nose.
- Mucigenous cells in the duodenum produce mucus that protects the lining from digestive enzymes.
- Mucigenous cysts are benign growths that contain a viscous, mucus-like substance.
FAQs About the word mucigenous
Connected with the formation of mucin; resembling mucin.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The mucigenous glands in the stomach produce a protective layer of mucus that shields the stomach lining.
The mucigenous membranes in the respiratory tract secrete mucus that traps and removes pathogens.
Mucigenous cells are responsible for the production and release of mucus in the gastrointestinal and respiratory tracts.
Mucigenous adenocarcinomas are a type of cancer that originates in mucigenous cells.
