mucus blanket

the mucous covering of respiratory epithelium.

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mucus blan·ket

(myū'kŭs blangk'ĕt)

The mucous covering of respiratory epithelium.

Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

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