mucus
Mucus is a bodily fluid consisting of a slippery secretion of the lining of the mucous membranes in the body. It is a viscous colloid containing antiseptic enzymes (such as lysozyme) and immunoglobulins. Mucus is produced by goblet cells in the mucous membranes that cover the surfaces of the membranes. It is made up of mucins and inorganic salts suspended in water. [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mucus ]
Term info
- FMA:66938
- Wikipedia:Mucus
- UMLS:C0026727 (ncithesaurus:Mucus)
- GAID:1164
- CALOHA:TS-2144
- ENVO:02000040
- galen:Mucus
- NCIT:C13259
- MESH:D009093
mucoid, mucous
uberon
UBERON:0000912
Mucus
Term relations
- bodily fluid
- secretion of exocrine gland
- produced_by some mucosa
- has part some mucopolysaccharide
- has quality some viscous