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Mucosa

noun

(pl. mucosae)

Mucus-secreting membrane lining all body cavities or passages that communicate with the exterior. Synonym: mucous membrane.

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... found to be very much emaciated and anemic, the visible mucosa being very pale. This marked absence of adipose tissue makes the skinning of the animal a difficult task. Subcutaneous and intermuscular edema and hemorrhages are frequently observed, although in many cases it is remarkable ...

— Special Report on Diseases of the Horse • United States Department of Agriculture

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