Meaning of MUCOUS SECRETION

WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  protective secretion of the mucous membranes; in the gut it lubricates the passage of food and protects the epithelial cells; in the nose and throat and lungs it can make it difficult for bacteria to penetrate the body through the epithelium
	Synonyms:		mucus
	See Also:		booger, leucorrhea, leukorrhea, mucin, phlegm, secretion, snot, sputum