mukös

mucous; slimy

English translations

  1. 01

    mucous

  2. 02

    mucous-membrane

Word details

German meaning
Mukös bedeutet schleimig oder schleimhaltig, oft in Bezug auf Körperflüssigkeiten oder Membranen.
English meaning
Mucous means slimy or containing mucus, often in reference to bodily fluids or membranes.
Synonym
schleimig
German example
Bei einer Erkältung kann der Auswurf mukös sein.
English example
During a cold, the sputum can be mucous.

Example sentences with “mukös”

  1. Die muköse Membran war entzündet. (The mucous membrane was inflamed.)

Frequently asked questions

What does 'mukös' mean?

It is a medical term meaning 'related to mucus' or 'resembling mucus'.