mucociliary

adjective

mu·​co·​cil·​i·​ary ˌmyü-kō-ˈsil-ē-ˌer-ē How to pronounce mucociliary (audio)
: of, relating to, or involving cilia of the mucous membranes of the respiratory system
mucociliary transport in the lung

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“Mucociliary.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/mucociliary. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

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