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Mucus MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Mucus
Tree Number(s)
A12.200.503
Unique ID
D009093
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D009093
Annotation
mucus glands: index MUCUS (IM) + EXOCRINE GLANDS (IM)
Scope Note
The viscous secretion of mucous membranes. It contains mucin, white blood cells, water, inorganic salts, and exfoliated cells.
NLM Classification #
QS 532.5.M8
See Also
Drainage, Postural
Public MeSH Note
66
History Note
66(63)
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
1999/11/03
Mucus Preferred
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