1noun
protective secretion of the mucous membranes; in the gut it lubricates the passage of food and protects the epithelial cells; in the nose and throat and lungs it can make it difficult for bacteria to penetrate the body through the epithelium
01 Word definition
mucus
5 letters · 2 vowels · 3 consonants
Is MUCUS a word?
Yes. MUCUS is a 5-letter noun. protective secretion of the mucous membranes; in the gut it lubricates the passage of food and protects the epithelial cells; in the nose and throat and lungs it can make it difficult for bacteria to penetrate the body through the epithelium Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
M-U-C-U-SHow do you spell MUCUS?
MUCUS contains 5 letters, begins with M, and ends with S.
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Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗mucous secretion
02 Letter breakdown
How is MUCUS spelled?
M1U2C3U4S5
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How do you spell MUCUS?
MUCUS is spelled M-U-C-U-S. It contains 5 letters.