mucus
noun/ˈmjukəs/
Frequency rank: #11,179 most common English word
Meaning
a thick, slippery fluid produced by the lining of body cavities such as the nose and throat.
Example sentence
The doctor explained that mucus in the nose helps trap dust and germs before they enter the lungs.
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