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MeSH Heading: Mucus
Tree Number(s): A12.200.503
Unique ID: D009093
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D009093
Annotation: mucus glands: index MUCUS (IM) + EXOCRINE GLANDS (IM)
Scope Note: The viscous secretion of mucous membranes. It contains mucin, white blood cells, water, inorganic salts, and exfoliated cells.
NLM Classification #: QS 532.5.M8
See Also: Drainage, Postural
Public MeSH Note: 66
History Note: 66(63)
Date Established: 1966/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 1999/11/03

Allowable Qualifiers: chemistry (CH)

cytology (CY)

diagnostic imaging (DG)

drug effects (DE)

enzymology (EN)

immunology (IM)

metabolism (ME)

microbiology (MI)

parasitology (PS)

physiology (PH)

radiation effects (RE)

virology (VI)

Mucus MeSH Descriptor Data 2024