dictionary.ptmucusnounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ˈmuku/mu·coPortuguêsEnglishEspañolFrançaisDefinition1A slimy substance secreted by mucous membranes.Usage examples“During a cold, the body produces more mucus.”“Mucus helps to trap dust and bacteria.”SynonymsphlegmsecretionCommon combinationsnasal mucusmucus productionclear mucus
A slimy substance secreted by mucous membranes.Usage examples“During a cold, the body produces more mucus.”“Mucus helps to trap dust and bacteria.”SynonymsphlegmsecretionCommon combinationsnasal mucusmucus productionclear mucus