Mucosa
Mucous membrane
Mucosa is moist tissue that lines certain parts of the inside of your body. It is in your:
- Nose
- Mouth
- Lungs
- Digestive tract
- Urinary and genital tracts
Glands in this tissue release a thick fluid called mucus.
References
Merriam-Webster Dictionary. Mucosa.
Version Info
Last reviewed on: 10/20/2022
Reviewed by: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Clinical Professor, Department of Family Medicine, UW Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.