As nouns the difference between mucus and mucilage
is that
mucus is (physiology) a slippery secretion from the lining of the mucous membranes while
mucilage is a thick gluey substance (gum) produced by many plants and some microorganisms.
mucus Noun
(-)
(physiology) A slippery secretion from the lining of the mucous membranes.
Hyponyms
* phlegm
* rheum
Derived terms
* mucoid
* mucoidal
* mucous
* mucilaginous
Related terms
* mucosa
* mucositis
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mucilage Noun
(en-noun)
A thick gluey substance (gum) produced by many plants and some microorganisms.
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