(ねんまく)

ねんまく
noun
mucous membrane; mucosa
1. mucous membrane; mucosa
the moist tissue lining various body cavities and internal organs, such as the nose, mouth, throat, and digestive tract
(はな)粘膜(ねんまく)乾燥(かんそう)している。
The mucous membrane in my nose is dry.
粘膜(ねんまく)からウイルスが侵入(しんにゅう)することがある。
Viruses can enter through the mucous membrane.
()粘膜(ねんまく)保護(ほご)するために食事(しょくじ)(まえ)(くすり)()む。
I take medicine before meals to protect the stomach lining.

MEDICAL CONTEXT:
粘膜(ねんまく) is commonly discussed in medical and health contexts, especially regarding infections (viruses often enter through mucous membranes), allergies, and digestive health.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • (はな)粘膜(ねんまく) (nasal mucosa)
  • 口腔(こうくう)粘膜(ねんまく) (oral mucosa)
  • ()粘膜(ねんまく) (gastric mucosa)
  • 粘膜(ねんまく)保護(ほご)する (to protect the mucous membrane)

RELATED TERMS:

  • 皮膚(ひふ) (skin)
  • 粘液(ねんえき) (mucus)