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Secretion Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is MUCUS which was last seen in the Telegraph Cross Atlantic crossword.
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290%9 Release from service
390%8 Release of gas or radiation

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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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Telegraph Cross Atlantic14 Jun 2023 Down 7
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