mucociliary

English

Etymology

muco- +‎ ciliary

Adjective

mucociliary (not comparable)

  1. Of or pertaining to the action of cilia in transporting mucus.
    Most inhaled uranium that reaches the lungs is eliminated via mucociliary clearance.

Derived terms

  • mucociliary blanket
  • mucociliary escalator
  • mucociliary ladder
  • mucociliary transport
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