mucous secretion

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Noun
1. protective secretion of the mucous 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
(synonym) mucus
(hypernym) secretion
(hyponym) phlegm, sputum
(substance-meronym) mucin

(n.) = secreción mucosa.
Ex: Balsam is used topically for scabies, prurigo, and pruritus as well as taken internally for bronchitis and to lessen mucous secretions.

Schleimabsonderung

[die] 粘液分泌。
mucous secretion