Mucosa

Definition

A lining of mostly endodermal origin, covered in epithelium, which is involved in absorption and secretion. They line various body cavities that are exposed to the external environment and internal organs. It is at several places continuous with skin: at the nostrils, the lips, the ears, the genital area, and the anus. The sticky, thick fluid secreted by the mucous membranes and gland is termed mucus. The term mucous membrane refers to where they are found in the body and not every mucous membrane secretes mucus[WP].

Also known as mucosa of organ, mucosa of organ part, mucosal region, mucous membrane, organ mucosa — per UBERON

The Mucosa is a part of the None.

Also identified as

• MESH D009092 per UBERON
• NCIT C13166 per UBERON
• SCTID 361693009 per UBERON
• UMLS C0026724 per UBERON

Procedures