discharge of mucus

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• mucus —   n. viscous fluid secreted by membranes lining body cavities.    ♦ mucoid(al), a. like mucus.    ♦ mucopus, n. mixture of mucus and pus.    ♦ mucorrhoea, n. abnormal discharge of mucus.    ♦ mucosa, n. mucous membrane.    ♦ mucous, a. secreting …   Dictionary of difficult words

• Discharge — in the context to expel or to let go may refer to: A military discharge, issued when a member of the armed forces is released from service Termination of employment, the end of an employee s duration with an employer A patient discharge, the… …   Wikipedia

• discharge — Synonyms and related words: AC arc, Poulsen arc, abide by, abrogate, absolution, absolve, accomplish, accomplished fact, accomplishment, accordance, achieve, achievement, acknowledgment, acquit, acquitment, acquittal, acquittance, adhere to,… …   Moby Thesaurus

• mucus — Synonyms and related words: albumen, antifriction, autacoid, batter, bile, black lead, bonnyclabber, butter, carrion, chalone, chyle, clabber, colostrum, cornstarch, corruption, cream, curd, dandruff, decay, digestive secretion, discharge, dough …   Moby Thesaurus

• Cervical mucus plug — A cervical mucus plug (operculum) is a plug that fills and seals the cervical canal during pregnancy. It is formed by a small amount of cervical mucus. The mucus plug acts as a protective barrier by deterring the passage of bacteria into the… …   Wikipedia

• Mucopurulent discharge — is the emission or secretion of fluid containing mucus and pus (muco pertaining to mucus and purulent pertaining to pus) from the eye, nose, cervix, vagina or other part of the body due to infection and inflammation. Types include: In… …   Wikipedia

• metrorrhea — Discharge of mucus or pus from the uterus. [metro + G. rhoia, a flow] * * * me·tror·rhea (me″tro reґə) [metro + rrhea] a free or abnormal uterine discharge …   Medical dictionary

• Show — An appearance. Show, bloody: Literally, the appearance of blood. The bloody show consists of blood tinged mucus created by extrusion and passage of the mucous plug that filled the cervical canal (the canal between the vagina and uterus) during… …   Medical dictionary

• sinus — sinuslike, adj. /suy neuhs/, n., pl. sinuses. 1. a curve; bend. 2. a curving part or recess. 3. Anat. a. any of various cavities, recesses, or passages, as a hollow in a bone, or a reservoir or channel for venous blood. b. one of the hollow… …   Universalium

• mu|cus — «MYOO kuhs», noun. a slimy substance that is secreted by and moistens and protects the mucous membranes of the body. A cold in the head causes a discharge of mucus. Mucus consists chiefly of mucin. ╂[< Latin mūcus slime, mucus, mold2, related… …   Useful english dictionary

• bronchorrhea — Excessive secretions from the bronchial mucosa, resulting in copious production of thin sputum and most often due to diffuse bronchoalveolar carcinoma or pulmonary alveolar proteinosis. [broncho + G. rhoia, a flow] * * * bron·chor·rhea or chiefly …   Medical dictionary