Definition

Mucosa is moist tissue that lines certain parts of the inside of your body. It is in your:

• Nose
• Mouth
• Lungs
• Digestive tract
• Urinary and genital tracts

Glands in the mucosa release a thick fluid called mucus.

Alternative Names

Mucous membrane

References

Merriam-Webster Dictionary. Mucosa. www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mucosa. Accessed October 18, 2024.