| Descriptor in English: | Mucus |
| Descriptor in Spanish: | Moco |
| Descriptor in Portuguese: | Muco |
| Descriptor in French: | Mucus |
| Tree number(s): |
A12.200.503 |
| Scope note: | The viscous secretion of mucous membranes. It contains mucin, white blood cells, water, inorganic salts, and exfoliated cells. |
| Annotation: | mucus glands: index MUCUS (IM) + EXOCRINE GLANDS (IM) |
| Allowable Qualifiers: |
CH chemistry CY cytology DE drug effects DG diagnostic imaging EN enzymology IM immunology ME metabolism MI microbiology PH physiology PS parasitology RE radiation effects VI virology |
| History Note: | 66(63) |
| See also the descriptors: |
Drainage, Postural
MeSH |
| DeCS UI: | 9285 |
| Descriptor UI: | D009093 |
| Date Established: | 1966/01/01 |
| Date of Entry: | 1999/01/01 |
| Revision Date: | 1999/11/03 |
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Mucus
- Preferred
| Concept UI |
M0014182 |
| Scope note | The viscous secretion of mucous membranes. It contains mucin, white blood cells, water, inorganic salts, and exfoliated cells. |
| Preferred term | Mucus |
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