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submucosa

noun sub·mu·co·sa \ ˌsəb-myü-ˈkō-zə \

Definition of submucosa

: a supporting layer of loose connective tissue directly under a mucous membrane
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submucosal

play \ˌsəb-myü-ˈkō-zəl\ adjective

Origin and Etymology of submucosa

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submucosa

noun sub·mu·co·sa \ ˌsəb-myü-ˈkō-sə \

medical Definition of submucosa

: a supporting layer of loose connective tissue directly under a mucous membrane — called also tela submucosa
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submucosal

play \-zəl\ adjective
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submucosally

play \-zə-lē\ adverb

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