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Vocabulary Entry
mucus
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A thick, slippery fluid produced by the mucous membranes in the body.
Example Sentences
"The doctor explained how mucus helps trap bacteria and dust in the airways."
"Allergies can cause an overproduction of mucus, leading to congestion."
"After catching a cold, I noticed an increase in mucus production."
V
verb
To cover or obscure with mucus; to produce mucus.
Example Sentences
"The patient's condition caused him to mucus excessively during the winter months."
"Certain foods can make some people mucus more than usual."
"It’s common to mucus when suffering from sinusitis."