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“mucous membrane” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajinenmaku

Example

鼻の粘膜は乾燥しやすいです。hana no nen maku wa kan sō shi ya su i de su

The nasal mucous membrane dries out easily.

Illustration for 粘膜 (mucous membrane)

How to say “mucous membrane” in Japanese

“Mucous membrane” in Japanese is 粘膜 (nenmaku).

Refers to a moist protective lining inside parts of the body that connect with the outside.

Full entry for 粘膜: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 粘膜

口呼吸が続くと、喉の粘膜が乾きやすくなります。kuchi ko kyū ga tsuzu ku to nodo no nen maku ga kawa ki ya su ku na ri ma su

When mouth breathing continues, the mucous membrane in the throat tends to dry out.

Tips for using 粘膜

  • Mucous membrane is a medical term, while everyday English often uses lining for the same body tissue.

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