Definitions:

1. Refers to anything characterized by, containing, resembling or relating to mucus. ADJECTIVE
   • The mucose texture of the substance suggested it was a protective secretion from the plant's surface.
2. Used in biology and medicine to describe tissues, substances, or secretions that have a mucus-like quality. ADJECTIVE
   • The mucose lining of the stomach helps protect it from the harsh acidic environment.
3. Used to describe something that is related to or resembles mucus. ADJECTIVE
   • Certain mucose secretions play a vital role in trapping dust and pathogens in the respiratory tract.

Synonyms:

• gelatinous
• mucoid
• mucous
• viscous