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What is a mucous membrane?

What is a mucous membrane? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. (anatomy) A membrane which secretes mucus. It forms the lining of various body passages that communicate with the air, such as the respiratory, genitourinary, and alimentary tracts including the mouth, nasal passages, vagina and urethra.
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It may be used topically, but must be diluted before use on the breast or on any mucous membrane.
Halfway down the larynx the paired vocal folds, formed by ligaments covered with mucous membrane, project inwards from its wall.
The eyeball is also covered by a transparent mucous membrane, which is continuous along the inner surface of both eyelids.
The olfactory organ is located in the mucous membrane lining the uppermost part of the roof of the nasal cavity.
The wheezing is caused by a spasm of the bronchial tubes or by swelling of the mucous membrane.
The mucous membrane around and under the middle turbinate is thoroughly cocainized with a 2 to 4 per cent solution.

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