粘膜(ねんまく)

ねんまく
noun
mucous membrane; mucosa
body-internalhealthscience
1. mucous membrane; mucosa
the moist tissue lining various body cavities and internal organs, such as the nose, mouth, throat, and digestive tract
鼻(はな)の粘膜(ねんまく)が乾燥(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.
胃(い)の粘膜(ねんまく)を保護(ほご)するために食事(しょくじ)の前(まえ)に薬(くすり)を飲(の)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

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

Related words

Related Words

Related: 皮膚(ひふ) (skin)
Related: 粘液(ねんえき) (mucus)
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Added 2026.1.25 14:11 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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