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mucous

adjective as in clammy

adjective as in slimy

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Inhalation of selenium vapors may also cause dizziness, fatigue, irritation of the mucous membranes and respiratory effects.

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Coming in second place was the orange roughy, a deep-sea fish in the slimehead family - known for the mucous canals on their heads.

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Most alcohol enters the bloodstream via the mucous membrane layer of the stomach and the intestines.

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The disease causes tongue and mucous membrane lesions, problems with swallowing, lameness and stiffness, affecting animal welfare and leading to a reduction in milk yields.

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It is produced by staphylococci, which are typical colonizers of the skin and mucous membranes.

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