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mucous membrane

noun
🔊/ˌmjuːkəs ˈmembreɪn/
🔊/ˌmjuːkəs ˈmembreɪn/
(anatomy解剖学)
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  1. a thin layer of skin that covers the inside of the nose and mouth and the outside of other organs in the body, producing mucus to prevent these parts from becoming dry黏膜