1. Plural of mucus; a slippery secretion produced by mucous membranes that lubricates and protects body surfaces.
Usage: Standard plural form; 'mucus' is typically uncountable, but 'mucuses' is used when referring to multiple types or samples of mucus.

Examples

• The lab technician collected several mucuses from different patients for analysis.
• Different mucuses in the body serve different protective functions.
• The doctor examined the mucuses to check for signs of infection.
• Nasal mucuses help trap dust and bacteria before they enter the lungs.
• The researcher compared mucuses from healthy and diseased tissues.