mucus
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Cilia, tiny hairs that clear mucus out of the lungs, resume working within weeks, prompting coughing that clears the lungs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Ranchers have to remove eggs and larvae and disinfect and treat wounds, infected ears or mucus membranes.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 10, 2026
CF is a genetic condition that can particularly affect someone's digestive system, as well as their lungs, because their body produces a thick, sticky mucus that coats the organs.
From BBC ● Mar. 20, 2026
"Our findings show just how critical it is to stabilize the mucus barrier. Looking ahead, we can imagine exploiting lectin properties to design proteins that actively reinforce that protective layer," Kiessling says.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 16, 2026
The cow moved, heavy as a camel, turned her head and began to lick the calf, covering its face with her tongue, and sucking up the mucus and blood.
From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill
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