| mucus | | |
| n. (body) | 1. mucous secretion, mucus | 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. |
| ~ 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. |
| snot | | |
| n. (person) | 1. prig, snob, snoot, snot | a person regarded as arrogant and annoying. |
| ~ disagreeable person, unpleasant person | a person who is not pleasant or agreeable. |
| n. (body) | 2. snot | nasal mucus. |
| ~ mucous secretion, mucus | 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. |
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