Definition:
The specialized tissue which covers various passages and cavities exposed to the air such as the mouth, nose, inner portion of the eyelids, rectum, and vagina.
The specialized tissue which covers various passages and cavities exposed to the air such as the mouth, nose, inner portion of the eyelids, rectum, and vagina.
Also Known As:
- mucosa
- mucosal lining
Examples:
Two examples of the word mucosa as it pertains to HIV and AIDS:
Two examples of the word mucosa as it pertains to HIV and AIDS:
- The inner lining of the rectum is known as the rectal mucosa.
- The inner lining of the vagina is known as the vaginal mucosa.
