mucociliary

adj

mucociliary

adj

Etymology From muco- + ciliary.

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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