mucous membrane

noun
1.
a lubricating membrane lining an internal surface or an organ, as the alimentary, respiratory, and genitourinary canals.
Origin of mucous membrane
1805-15
Examples from the web for mucous membrane
  • Together they provide a framework for the vocal folds, flaps of mucous membrane attached to muscles either side of the larynx.
  • The inner surface of the cricoid cartilage is smooth, and lined by mucous membrane.
  • It is lined by mucous membrane continuous above with that of the pharynx and below with that of the trachea.
  • It lies between the mucous membrane and muscular structure of the lip.
  • Through the rhythmic sucking on a portion of the skin or mucous membrane it finds the gratification in the simplest way.
British Dictionary definitions for mucous membrane

mucous membrane

noun
1.
a mucus-secreting membrane that lines body cavities or passages that are open to the external environment Also called mucosa
Derived Forms
mucomembranous (ˌmjuːkəʊˈmɛmbrənəs) adjective
mucous membrane in Medicine

mucous membrane n.
A membrane lining all body passages that communicate with the exterior, such as the respiratory, genitourinary, and alimentary tracts, and having cells and associated glands that secrete mucus. Also called mucosa.

mucous membrane in Science
mucous membrane
  (my'kəs)   
Any of the membranes lining the passages of the body, such as the respiratory and digestive tracts, that open to the outside. Cells in the mucous membranes secrete mucus, which lubricates the membranes and protects against infection.
mucous membrane in Culture
mucous membrane [(myooh-kuhs)]

The membrane that lines passageways and cavities in the body that lead to the outside, such as the mouth, gastrointestinal tract, nose, vagina, and urethra. These membranes are equipped with glands that secrete mucus.