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Mucosa

Nasal mucosa
Nasal mucosa

Definition

   

Mucosa is moist tissue that lines some organs and body cavities throughout the body, including your nose, mouth, lungs, and digestive tract. Glands along the mucosa release mucus (a thick fluid).


Alternative Names

   
Mucous membrane

Information

   


 
Review Date: 10/24/2006
Reviewd By: Daniel R Alexander, MD, Department of Internal Medicine, St. Mary's Hospital, Leonardtown, MD. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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