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Mucous

usgb/ˈmjuːkəs/Volume
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Body Fluid

Mucous is a specific type of bodily fluid, thicker than saliva.

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Her throat felt irritated by the mucous.
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Health Indicator

Changes in mucous can indicate health problems like infections.

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The doctor checked the color of the mucous.
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Not Snot

Don't confuse 'mucous' with 'snot'; 'snot' is less formal and specifically nasal.

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He assumed the mucous was just snot, but it was different.
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