From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishmucous membranemu‧cous mem‧brane /ˌmjuːkəs ˈmembreɪn/ noun [countable] HBthe thin layer of skin that covers some inner parts of the body, such as the inside of the nose, and produces mucus
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mucous membrane• There may be a generalized rash, widespread lymphadenopathy, and mucous membrane lesions.• Direct contact is most likely to lead to infection of the skin, conjunctiva or mucous membrane.• I opened my mouth and felt the scalds on the mucous membrane inside my throat.Origin mucous membrane (1600-1700) Latin mucosus, from mucus; → MUCUS 