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What is a mucous membrane?

What is a mucous membrane? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  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.
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The eyeball is also covered by a transparent mucous membrane, which is continuous along the inner surface of both eyelids.
The sensory nerve, arising from the branches of the superior laryngeal nerve, innervates the mucous membrane of the larynx.
The olfactory organ is located in the mucous membrane lining the uppermost part of the roof of the nasal cavity.
Pinkeye, also known as conjunctivitis, is a contagious and painful bacterial infection of the mucous membrane that lines your eyelids.
The mucous membrane around and under the middle turbinate is thoroughly cocainized with a 2 to 4 per cent solution.
It may be used topically, but must be diluted before use on the breast or on any mucous membrane.

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