2006-07-20 07:32:10 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
Mucus is the proper medical term. Mucus is a slippery secretion of the lining of various membranes in the body (mucous membranes). Mucus aids in the protection of the lungs by trapping foreign particles that enter the nose during normal breathing. Additionally, it prevents tissues from drying out.
2006-07-20 07:35:03 · answer #1 · answered by Dark Light 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Medical Term For Snot
2017-01-11 05:00:24 · answer #2 · answered by quisenberry 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mucus
2006-07-20 09:40:53 · answer #3 · answered by DR 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mucus, and "boogers" americanism, is what happens when the mucus dries in the nasal passage
2006-07-20 08:19:15 · answer #4 · answered by Croeso 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They may not be medical terms, but I'm willing to bet you cash money that if you should have a medical-complaint involving any of the aforementioned words, any doctor in the world would know what you were talking about!
2006-07-20 07:41:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nasal mucus
2006-07-20 10:31:24 · answer #6 · answered by boojumuk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Catarrh
2006-07-21 04:38:16 · answer #7 · answered by Bomb Jack 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mucus.
2006-07-20 07:35:56 · answer #8 · answered by zharantan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Phlegm or Mucous. Mucous is more general and refers to any form of slimy secretion. For example, your stomach has mucous membranes as well, but phlegm is mostly restricted to your breathing passages.
2006-07-20 07:35:39 · answer #9 · answered by ymingy@sbcglobal.net 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nasal mucus or a "Rhinolith" if it's dried!
2006-07-20 07:36:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋