mucosity Synonyms
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mucosity Meaning
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mucosity (n.)
The quality or state of being mucous or slimy; mucousness.
mucosity Sentence Examples
- The mucosity of the nasal discharge indicated an underlying respiratory infection.
- The patient's sputum exhibited high mucosity, making it difficult to expectorate.
- The thick mucosity obstructed the endotracheal tube, requiring suctioning.
- The mucosity of the nasal secretions prevented the patient from breathing comfortably.
- The excessive mucosity in the lungs contributed to the development of a chronic cough.
- The medication prescribed was designed to reduce mucosity and improve mucociliary clearance.
- The patient's mucosity increased significantly during periods of high humidity.
- The mucosity of the synovial fluid indicated inflammation and joint disease.
- The mucosity of the cervical mucus changes throughout the menstrual cycle.
- The patient's tracheal secretions were mucoid and characterized by high mucosity.
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The quality or state of being mucous or slimy; mucousness.
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The mucosity of the nasal discharge indicated an underlying respiratory infection.
The patient's sputum exhibited high mucosity, making it difficult to expectorate.
The thick mucosity obstructed the endotracheal tube, requiring suctioning.
The mucosity of the nasal secretions prevented the patient from breathing comfortably.
