mucosal
|mu-co-sal|
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/mjuːˈkoʊzəl/
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/mjuːˈkəʊzəl/
relating to mucous membranes
Etymology
Etymology Information
'mucosal' originates from the Latin word 'mucosus,' where 'muc-' referred to 'mucus' and '-osus' meant 'full of.'
Historical Evolution
'mucosus' transformed into the French word 'mucosal,' and eventually became the modern English word 'mucosal.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'full of mucus,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to mucous membranes.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or resembling mucous membranes.
The mucosal lining of the stomach protects it from acidic damage.
Synonyms
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