adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Having a regulatory effect on the production of mucus, as for example endogenously (in homeostasis) or (usually, especially) exogenously (in pharmacology). not-comparable, usually

Etymology

From muco- + regulate + -ory or muco- + regulatory.

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