noun
- Plural of mucosity; the quality or state of being mucous or slimy; viscous secretions or substances.
Usage: Formal or technical usage; Often used in medical or biological contexts
Examples
- The doctor noted the excessive mucosities in the patient's respiratory tract.
- Various mucosities are secreted by the mucous membranes to protect tissues.
- The lab analyzed the different mucosities present in the sample.
- Certain medications help reduce the mucosities that accumulate during illness.