noun · B1 · Often · both

mucus

слизь

Meaning of mucus

slippery fluid produced by mucous membranes

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EN-UK/ˈmjuːkəs/
EN-US/ˈmjukəs/
RU[slʲisʲ]
mucus
mucus - слизь
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mucus with Russian translation

mucus usage examples

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

The doctor checked the mucus in her throat.

Врач проверил слизь в её горле.

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

Too much mucus can make breathing harder.

Слишком много слизи может затруднить дыхание.

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mucus belongs to the topic "Anatomy". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

mucus
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mouth
lip
tooth

mucus synonyms

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mucus
нейтральное совпадающее значение: слизь, выделяемая слизистыми оболочками
phlegm
мокрота; густая слизь, обычно в горле или дыхательных путях, а не просто любая слизь
mucus discharge
слизистые выделения; более описательное выражение, часто о выделениях из носа или других органов
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🇬🇧en

нейтральное совпадающее значение: слизь, выделяемая слизистыми оболочками

B1Very Often

Mucus helps protect the lining of the nose.

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🇬🇧en
phlegm

мокрота; густая слизь, обычно в горле или дыхательных путях, а не просто любая слизь

B1Often

She coughed up phlegm after the infection.

M
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mucus discharge

слизистые выделения; более описательное выражение, часто о выделениях из носа или других органов

B1Rarely

The doctor noted a mucus discharge from the nose.

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What does mucus mean?

slippery fluid produced by mucous membranes

How do you pronounce mucus?

mucus is pronounced as /ˈmjuːkəs/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

How is mucus used in a sentence?

The doctor checked the mucus in her throat. Translation: Врач проверил слизь в её горле.

Is mucus part of Anatomy vocabulary?

Yes, mucus (слизь) can be learned in the Anatomy topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is mucus part of body vocabulary?

Yes, mucus (слизь) can be learned in the body topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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mucus - pronunciation, meaning, translation: слизь