mucociliary

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English

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Etymology

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muco- +‎ ciliary

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Adjective

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mucociliary (not comparable)

  1. Of or pertaining to the action of cilia in transporting mucus.
    Most inhaled uranium that reaches the lungs is eliminated via mucociliary clearance.

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