| bronchitis |
inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the bronchial tubes. |
| catarrh |
inflammation of mucous membranes in the nose and throat, accompanied by secretions and discharge. |
| conjunctiva |
the mucous membrane lining the inner surface of the eyelid and the surface of the eyeball. |
| decidua |
a mucous membrane that lines the uterus and is cast off at childbirth or during menstruation. |
| demulcent |
an oily or sticky substance used esp. to soothe irritation in mucous membranes. [1/2 definitions] |
| endometrial |
of or pertaining to the mucous membrane that lines the uterus. |
| erysipelas |
an infectious disease that causes inflammation and redness of the skin and mucous membranes. |
| erythema |
abnormal redness of the skin or mucous membranes that is caused by increased blood flow to the capillaries in response to injury, infection, or inflammation. |
| estradiol |
an estrogen hormone found in the ovaries that causes the tissues and blood vessels of the mucous membranes lining the uterus to proliferate and thicken. [1/2 definitions] |
| gastroenteritis |
inflammation of the mucous membranes lining the stomach and intestines. |
| head cold |
a respiratory infection characterized by inflammation of the nasal mucous membranes, nasal congestion, and discharge of mucus; common cold. |
| herpes simplex |
either of two viral infections resulting in the appearance of blisters on skin and mucous membranes of the face or the genital area. |
| hymen |
a fold of mucous membrane that partly closes the outer opening of the vagina. |
| menthol |
an alcohol derived from peppermint oils or produced synthetically, used in scents and flavorings, in cigarettes, and esp. in medications for its soothing effect on irritated mucous membranes. |
| nystatin |
a yellowish antibiotic powder used to cure certain fungal infections, esp. of the skin and mucous membranes. |
| olfactory nerve |
either of the first pair of cranial nerves that transmit nerve impulses from the mucous membrane in the nose to the forebrain. |
| papilloma |
a benign tumor of the skin or mucous membrane, such as a corn or wart, that consists of an enlarged papilla or group of papillae. |
| rheum |
discharge from mucous membranes, esp. those lining the respiratory tract. |
| rhinitis |
inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nose or nasal passages. |
| villus |
any hairlike process on certain mucous membranes of the body that absorb nutrients, secrete mucus, or exchange materials, as in the small intestine or the mammalian placenta. [1/2 definitions] |
| Vincent's angina |
a bacterial disease characterized by ulceration of the mucous membranes of the mouth, tonsils, and pharynx; trench mouth. |