Definitions for "mucosa"
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The mucus-secreting membrane lining all body cavities or passages that communicate with the exterior; called also mucous membrane.
a membrane that lines a body cavity opening to the exterior; also called mucous membrane
The outer layer of the soft tissue lining that covers the bone (in this case, in the mouth)
the limiting tissue and its stroma lining the viscera, e.g. uterus, intestines, etc.
(mew koh´ sah) • An epithelial membrane containing cells that secrete mucus. The inner cell layers of the digestive and respiratory tracts.
Innermost lining of the GI tract and bladder; mucous membrane.
The layer that covers the inside of a hollow organ and which is kept damp through gland secretion. Related links
superficial lining cells involving body cavities like the mouth, rectum, bladder; a membrane lining all body passages that communicate with the air, such as the respiratory and alimentary tracts, and having cells and associated glands that secrete mucus
lining. In the exstrophy/epispadias population the bladder mucosa is the pink tissue that one sees in a newborn exstrophy that covers the detrusor muscle of the bladder, which is mentioned above.
Epithelial tissue encountered in the mouth, vagina, anus, etc.
The innermost layer of the esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines. This layer is visible on endoscopic or colonoscopic examination. The submucosa is just underneath the mucosa. The mucosa and submucosa can be biopsied via colonoscopic or endoscopic procedure.
inner lining of a hollow organ, for example the inner lining of the bronchus
The moist membrane lining tubular cavities and structures throughout the body. (See bladder muscosa)
The mucosa is the membrane that lines body cavities including the intestine.
The lining of the inside of all the hollow organs in the body.
The moist surface tissues that line the mouth, throat, stomach, intestines, and rectum.
The kind of tissue that lines the entire inside of the mouth, throat, etc. It is soft and wet, and should always be covered by a layer of secretions (saliva). In most phonation, it is the mucosa that vibrates, not the entire vocal fold. Term found in About the Voice: Anatomy 201.
the inner lining of the digestive tract and of other organs of the body
A moist mucous secreting lining of body cavities open to the exterior e.g. the bowel, mouth, nose, vagina. In bowel, enables contents to "slide".
tissue lining tubular structures such as the digestive tract
The lining of the gastrointestinal tract, the mucosa is a moist layer of epithelial (surface) cells with digestive functions and glands that secrete mucus. Layers of connective tissue lie under the mucosa.
Any epithelium that secretes mucus, such as the mucous membrane lining the alimentary canal.
The lining of the mouth and gastrointestinal tract.
The innermost tunic or "lining" of body cavities that are exposed to the exterior (e.g. digestive, reproductive and respiratory tracts). The same as "mucous membrane".
a membrane secreting mucus.
The thin, outer pink or red membrane lining the inside of the oral cavity.
The mucous membranes, for example, the oral mucosa.
Lining of hollow organs (e.g., mouth, stomach, bladder, etc).
A term for mucous membrane – the lubricating lining of many of the body's hollow organs.
Soft tissue that lines certain parts of the body such as the mouth and tongue.
the moist tissue that lines some organs and body cavities (such as nose, mouth, lungs) and secretes mucous (a thick fluid). Also known as mucous membrane.
a mucous membrane or moist tissue that lines the hollow organs and cavities of the body
The moist, inner lining of some organs and body cavities (such as the nose, mouth, lungs, and stomach). Glands in the mucosa make mucus (a thick, slippery fluid). Also called mucous membrane.
The inner layers of the wall of the digestive tract, mucous membranes.
a mucous membrane or the moist tissue layer that lines a hollow organ or body cavity.
The membrane covering canals and cavities that open on the outside of the body, such as the gastrointestinal tract and the respiratory tract. Also called mucous membrane.
Mucous tissue lining various tubular organs.
(myoo-KO-saw) An epithelial membrane that lines a body cavity or organ and contains cells that secrete mucus. Also called mucous membrane.
same as lining.
A mucous membrane, or tunica mucosa.
Mucous membrane or lining of body cavities (digestive tract, airways), rich in glandular cells, constantly producing fresh mucus to replace mucus that is worn or carried away.
The moist tissue that lines some organs and body cavities (such as the nose, mouth, lungs) and makes mucus (a thick, slippery fluid). Also called mucous membrane.
The inner lining of the stomach and duodenum.
the membrane lining the gastrointestinal, respiratory, and genitourinary tracts.
The soft tissue internal surfaces of the mouth, tongue, and cheek.
A mucous membrane; the epithelium plus the lamina propria.
See Mucous Membrane.
Having to do with a mucous membrane. For example, the oral mucosa.
mucus-secreting lining of hollow organs such as the intestines.
the inner lining of an organ such as the bowel
The mucosa or mucous membrane is a moist lining of internal areas that opens onto the skin surface, e.g. mouth, nose, eyes, genital tissues.
Mucous tissue layer lining tubular structures (nasal passages, ear canal, etc.).
Mucous membrane; lining of passageways
T he lining of the mouth and gastrointestinal tract.
The epithelial lining of body cavities opening to the outside. The oral mucosa lines all of the soft tissue surfaces of the mouth.