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mucociliary /mu·co·cil·i·ary/ (mu?ko-sil´e-ar-e) pertaining to mucus and to the cilia of the epithelial cells in the airways. mucociliary pertaining to a combination of cilia and mucus. mucociliary blanket a blanket of mucus overlying cilia beating in a watery sol on the surface of the respiratory mucosa. mucociliary escalator the nonimmunological defense mechanism involving ciliary action and flow of mucus from bronchioles, through the bronchi and trachea to the larynx, by which particulate matter is removed from the respiratory tract. Called also mucociliary ladder. mucociliary ladder see mucociliary escalator (above). mucociliary transport the effect of the operation of the mucociliary escalator. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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