English Dictionary

mucous membrane

名詞

(anatomy) A membrane which secretes mucus. It forms the lining of various body passages that communicate with the air, such as the respiratory, genitourinary, and alimentary tracts including the mouth, nasal passages, vagina and urethra.

日本語の意味

粘膜：粘液を分泌する膜で、口、鼻、消化管、泌尿生殖器など、空気または外部と連絡する各種の体腔の内側を覆う組織

During the cold, the mucous membrane inside your nose becomes swollen and produces extra mucus.

風邪のとき、鼻の粘膜が腫れて粘液が増えます。

意味（1）

(anatomy) A membrane which secretes mucus. It forms the lining of various body passages that communicate with the air, such as the respiratory, genitourinary, and alimentary tracts including the mouth, nasal passages, vagina and urethra.

mucous membranes （ plural ）