SINCE 1828
submucosa
noun
sub·mu·co·sa
| \ ˌsəb-myü-ˈkō-zə
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Definition of submucosa
: a supporting layer of loose connective tissue directly under a mucous membrane
Other Words from submucosa
submucosal
\ ˌsəb-myü-ˈkō-zəl
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adjective
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adjective
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submucosa
noun
sub·mu·co·sa
| \ ˌsəb-myü-ˈkō-sə
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\
Medical Definition of submucosa
: a supporting layer of loose connective tissue directly under a mucous membrane
— called also tela submucosa
Other Words from submucosa
submucosal
\ -zəl
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adjective
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adjective
submucosally
\ -zə-lē
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adverb
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adverb
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