French word

muqueuse

Pronunciation

IPA/mykøz/

Meaning

  • feminine nounmucous membrane

Example

Les muqueuses protègent le corps contre les infections.

Mucous membranes protect the body against infections.

Illustration for muqueuse (mucous membrane)

More examples

La muqueuse nasale est souvent encombrée lors d'un rhume.

The nasal mucosa is often congested during a cold.

Core concept

A moist protective lining inside the body, like a thin living coat over an exposed internal surface.

Common phrases

  • muqueuse nasale

    nasal mucosa

Similar words

membrane: A thin sheet of tissue covering an organ or other body structure.
peau: The body's outer covering that guards against irritation and moisture loss.

Definition in French

Membrane humide qui recouvre les cavités nasales, la bouche, l'estomac et d'autres surfaces internes, contribuant à leur protection et à leur hydratation.

Word origin

French muqueuse entered medical vocabulary from Latin mucosa, a feminine form related to mucus and mucosus.

Usage tips

  • In technical French, muqueuse is often paired with a site, as in muqueuse nasale or muqueuse buccale, rather than used without context.

Related words

  • muqueuxmucousadjective

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