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Protective Secretion Found In The Gut Nose Throat And Lungs Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "MUCUS" which means:
- noun
- • Protective secretion of the mucous 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
An example sentence would be:
- • "She had a runny nose and mucus was dripping from her nostrils."
- • "The doctor examined the patient's throat and noticed an excessive amount of mucus."
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