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mucous secretion - protective secretion of the mucus 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

mucus

secretion - a functionally specialized substance (especially one that is not a waste) released from a gland or cell

sputum, phlegm - expectorated matter; saliva mixed with discharges from the respiratory passages; in ancient and medieval physiology it was believed to cause sluggishness

snot - nasal mucus

booger - dried nasal mucus

leucorrhea, leukorrhea - discharge of white mucous material from the vagina; often an indication of infection

mucin - a nitrogenous substance found in mucous secretions; a lubricant that protects body surfaces

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Impact of extreme weather conditions can lead to crusting of the mucous secretion processes, which can result into cracks in the nose lining.

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Contamination of surgical site in clefts from mucous secretion has been reported to be common in children.4

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The advantages include aciduria, less mucous secretion, less urinary tract infections and stone.1 Acid-haematuria syndrome, hyponatremichy pochloremical kalosis, hypergastrinaemia, perforation, development of peptic ulcus and malignancy should be encountered in long term follow-up.

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Addicts of captagon, tramadol and other types of pills, suffer from depression, lack of sleep, weight loss, lack of appetite, and increased mucous secretion, as well as rapid heartbeat and high blood pressure and body temperature.

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Numerous goblet cells are distributed in-between the lining cell, the mucous secretion is densely observed in C.

Functional Anatomical, Histological and Ultrastructural Studies of three Chameleon Species: Chamaeleo Chamaeleon, Chamaeleo Africanus, and Chamaeleon Vulgaris/Estudios Anatomicos, Histologicos y Ultraestructurales Funcionales de Tres Especies de Camaleon: Chamaeleo Chamaeleon, Chamaeleo Africanus, y Chamaeleon Vulgaris

Studies that examined mucous secretion from intestinal colonic goblet cell lines reported stimulatory effect of IFN-[gamma] and TNF-[alpha] on mucin secretion [32, 33].

Modulation of conjunctival goblet cell function by inflammatory cytokines

The decrease in the intake of these foods combined with physical training led to the production of a more mucous secretion, which can be explained by the increase in mucous acinar cells.

Effects of the cafeteria diet on the salivary glands of trained and sedentary Wistar rats/Efeitos da dieta de cafeteria sobre as glandulas salivares de ratos Wistar sedentarios e treinados

In the latter case, the animal, its mucous secretion, and a fragment of the sponge were separately stored.

Coloration and defense in the nudibranch gastropod Hypselodoris fontandraui

Licorice is thought to assist with improving mucous secretion in the stomach, thereby protecting the tissues and providing additional support against irritating agents (food).

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The mantles of bivalves and gastropods are involved in purification of the mantle cavity and shell formation through mucous secretion. Purification of the mantle cavity is accomplished mainly by the inner epidermis, whereas the shell is formed by the outer epidermis.

Histology and ultrastructure of the mantle epidermis of the equilateral Venus, Gomphina veneriformis (Bivalvia: Veneridae)