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[ねん()·えき()]
neneki
noun, no adjective

English Meaning(s) for 粘液

noun, no adjective
  1. mucus; mucilage; viscous liquid; phlegm

Definition and Synonyms for 粘液

Mucus protective secretion of the mucus membranes
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Mucilage a gelatinous substance secreted by plants
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Mucus in the gut it lubricates the passage of food and protects the epithelial cells
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Mucus in the nose and throat and lungs it can make it difficult for bacteria to penetrate the body through the epithelium
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Meanings for each kanji in 粘液

» sticky; glutinous; greasy; persevere
» fluid; liquid; juice; sap; secretion

Categories 粘液 is a member of

Secretion a functionally specialized substance (especially one that is not a waste) released from a gland or cell
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Gum any of various substances (soluble in water) that exude from certain plants
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Sample Sentences for 粘液

I have mucous in my stool.

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