What is intact mucosae? In layman terms please
2006-08-09 17:46:36 · 2 answers · asked by Sad Mom 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
With regards to malignant (cancerous) tumors, it means that the mucosa (which is the moist lining in many areas of the body such as the mouth, lungs, digestive tract, etc.) has not been disturbed by the tumor lying underneath it. In other words, the tumor has not come through the surface of the mucosa, so the mucosa is "intact". This is a term used frequently in the description of an anatomical region (part of the body) which contains a tumor. I'm not sure if this is why you asked the question, but I hope it helps.
2006-08-09 17:59:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my best guess is that mucosae is latin plural for mucous as in mucous membrane. Intact implies it has not been torn up or removed. Mucous membranes are
specifically : tissue that lines body passages and cavities which communicate directly or indirectly with the exterior (as the alimentary, respiratory, and genitourinary tracts),
2006-08-10 00:58:47 · answer #2 · answered by Silvatungfox 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋