noun
- the quality or state of being mucous; the presence or production of mucus
Usage: medical/scientific term; often used in clinical or anatomical contexts
Examples
- The doctor noted increased mucosity in the patient's respiratory tract.
- Excessive mucosity can indicate an infection or allergic reaction.
- The mucosity of the secretion suggested a bacterial rather than viral cause.
- Treatment aimed to reduce the mucosity and improve airway clearance.
- Mucosity levels were monitored throughout the course of therapy.