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Sigma KEE - MucusMembrane
MucusMembrane(mucosa)

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(documentation MucusMembrane EnglishLanguage "A mucous membrane or mucosa is a membrane that lines various BodyCavities and covers the surface of internal Organs. It consists of one or more layers of epithelial cells overlying a layer of loose connective Tissue. It is mostly of endodermal origin and is continuous with the skin at body openings such as the Eyes, Ears, inside the &Nose, inside the Mouth, Lip, Vagina, the urethral opening and the Anus. Some mucous membranes secrete mucus, a thick protective fluid. The function of the membrane is to stop pathogens and dirt from entering the body and to prevent bodily Tissues from becoming dehydrated.[from Wikipedia]") Medicine.kif 5659-5669
(secretesSubstance MucusMembrane Mucus) Medicine.kif 5657-5657 Mucus is a secretes substance of mucosa
(subclass MucusMembrane CellMembrane) Medicine.kif 5656-5656 Mucosa is a subclass of cell membrane

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(termFormat EnglishLanguage MucusMembrane "mucosa") Medicine.kif 5671-5671
(termFormat EnglishLanguage MucusMembrane "mucus membrane") Medicine.kif 5670-5670


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