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mucus: 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

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scuz collapse

foul matter collapse

lymph collapse: a thin coagulable fluid (similar to plasma but) containing white blood cells (lymphocytes) and chyle; is conveyed to the blood stream by lymphatic vessels

dandruff collapse: loose scales shed from the scalp; "I could see the dandruff on her shoulders"; a condition in which white scales of dead skin are shed by the scalp

gleet collapse: a thin morbid discharge as from a wound or especially chronic gonorrhea

purulence collapse: symptom of being purulent (containing or forming pus)

slime collapse: cover or stain with slime; "The snake slimed his victim"

endocrine collapse: of or belonging to endocrine glands or their secretions; "endocrine system"

excrement collapse

gluten collapse: a protein substance that remains when starch is removed from cereal grains; gives cohesiveness to dough

urine collapse: liquid excretory product; "there was blood in his urine"; "the child had to make water"

goop collapse

hormone collapse: the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect

gastric juice collapse: digestive secretions of the stomach glands consisting chiefly of hydrochloric acid and mucin and the enzymes pepsin and rennin and lipase

semen collapse: the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

scurf collapse: (botany) a covering that resembles scales or bran that covers some plant parts

ordure collapse

pus collapse: a fluid product of inflammation; the tenth month of the Hindu calendar

glop collapse

glair collapse

albumen collapse

egg white collapse: the white part of an egg; the nutritive and protective gelatinous substance surrounding the yolk consisting mainly of albumin dissolved in water; "she separated the whites from the yolks of several eggs"

lactation collapse: the production and secretion of milk by the mammary glands; the period following birth during which milk is secreted; "lactation normally continues until weaning"

gel collapse: a colloid in a more solid form than a sol; become a gel; "The solid, when heated, gelled"

teardrop collapse: anything shaped like a falling drop (as a pendant gem on an earring)

mucilage collapse: a gelatinous substance secreted by plants

gunk collapse

saliva collapse: a clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mouth; moistens the mouth and starts the digestion of starches

jell collapse: become gelatinous; "the liquid jelled after we added the enzyme"

snot collapse: nasal mucus

treacle collapse: an expression that is excessively sweet and sentimental; a pale cane syrup

gangrene collapse: necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass

goo collapse

starch collapse: a complex carbohydrate found chiefly in seeds, fruits, tubers, roots and stem pith of plants, notably in corn, potatoes, wheat, and rice; an important foodstuff and used otherwise especially in adhesives and as fillers and stiffeners for paper and textiles; stiffen with starch; "starch clothes"

bile collapse: a digestive juice secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder; aids in the digestion of fats

clabber collapse: raw milk that has soured and thickened

curd collapse: coagulated milk; used to made cheese; "Little Miss Muffet sat on a tuffet eating some curds and whey"; a coagulated liquid resembling milk curd; "bean curd"; "lemon curd"

gelatin collapse: a thin translucent membrane used over stage lights for color effects; an edible jelly (sweet or pungent) made with gelatin and used as a dessert or salad base or a coating for foods; a colorless water-soluble glutinous protein obtained from animal tissues such as bone and skin

puree collapse: food prepared by cooking and straining or processed in a blender; rub through a strainer or process in an electric blender; "puree the vegetables for the baby"

molasses collapse: thick dark syrup produced by boiling down juice from sugar cane; especially during sugar refining

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