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mucus

/ˈmjuːkəs/noun

उच्चारण म्यूकस

श्लेष्मा, बलगम, कफ़

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noun
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    a thick liquid that is produced in parts of the body, such as the nose and throat, to protect and keep them moist

    श्लेष्मा, बलगम, कफ़

    • A cold makes the nose produce more mucus.
    • The doctor tested a sample of mucus from his chest.

    Synonyms phlegm slime

◇Word family
mucous adjective
≈Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

phlegm slime

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Do not confuse mucus (the noun, the liquid itself) and mucous (the adjective, as in 'mucous membrane').

Mucus (noun, यानी वह तरल पदार्थ) और mucous (adjective, जैसे 'mucous membrane') में भ्रम न करें।