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mucus

[myoo-kuhs] / ˈmyu kəs /
NOUN
secretion
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"Every organism is releasing their DNA into their respective environment" in the form of feathers, hair, scales, mucus or even faeces, Fruehe said.

From Barron's

The resulting tissue contained multiple cell types found in the human airway, including mucus producing cells and cells with cilia.

From Science Daily

If the virus spreads, it can trigger a different reaction, causing our bodies to produce proteins that drive inflammation, prompting extra mucus production.

From The Wall Street Journal

One of the machines was to help clear mucus from Hollie's lungs.

From BBC

The strongest association involved the gene St6galnac1, which adds sugar molecules to the mucus lining of the gut.

From Science Daily