Meaning
mucous membrane
- A moist tissue lining various body cavities and internal organs; mucous membrane.
In a sentence
Il farmaco protegge la mucosa dello stomaco.
The medication protects the lining of the stomach.
Hai un'irritazione evidente alla mucosa nasale?
Do you have noticeable irritation in your nasal mucous membrane?
Questa sostanza non danneggia le mucose della bocca.
This substance does not damage the mucous membranes of the mouth.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| mucosa | feminine · singular |
| mucose | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often specified by an adjective indicating the organ, such as 'mucosa gastrica' or 'mucosa nasale'.