Mucociliary

adj

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Definitions

Adjective

1
Of or pertaining to the action of cilia in transporting mucus. not-comparable
"Most inhaled uranium that reaches the lungs is eliminated via mucociliary clearance."

Example

"Most inhaled uranium that reaches the lungs is eliminated via mucociliary clearance."

Etymology

From muco- + ciliary.

Related phrases

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