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Fluids and Secretions > Bodily Secretions > Mucus > Cervix Mucus

Terme préférentiel

Cervix Mucus  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Définition

  • A slightly alkaline secretion of the endocervical glands. The consistency and amount are dependent on the physiological hormone changes in the menstrual cycle. It contains the glycoprotein mucin, amino acids, sugar, enzymes, and electrolytes, with a water content up to 90%. The mucus is a useful protection against the ascent of bacteria and sperm into the uterus. (From Dictionary of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1988)

Concept générique

Synonyme(s)

  • Cervical Mucus

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-CQT0GTKL-F

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RDF/XML TURTLE JSON-LD Date de création 01/01/1999, dernière modification le 20/06/1997